Fuel Pump - G23-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITH 3.0L (V6)/4.2L (V8) ENGINES THROUGH 05/2010: Removing

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Follow all safety precautions, refer to WORKING ON FUEL SYSTEM .

Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions, refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

The fuel tank must be completely empty to remove the fuel delivery unit. Procedure to empty the fuel tank, refer to FUEL TANK, DRAINING .

-- Remove the left single seat and the left 2/3 seat bench seat cushion in the second row of seats, refer to Seat Frames .

Fig 1: Cut The Floor Covering Along The Perforation

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WARNING:

Risk of injury.

Wear safety gloves

-- Cut the floor covering along the perforation -arrows- on the left side with a carpet knife -1-.

-- Fold carpet cut-out to side in direction -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Locking Flange Cover - Tightening Specifications

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-- Remove the nuts -1 to 4- and remove left locking flange cover.

-- Disconnect electrical harness connector -arrow- at left locking flange.

Fig 3: Connecting Connector -Arrow- At Left Locking Flange

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-- Remove locking ring using the Wrench - Fuel Sending UnitT10202.

Fig 4: Identifying Removal Of Locking Ring With T10202

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-- Pull left locking flange with seal out of fuel tank a bit.

Fig 5: Locking Flange Connectors Location

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- on the bottom of the left locking flange.

-- Reach into the opening in the fuel tank and disconnect the delivery line -1- by pressing the releases.

Fig 6: Removing Fuel Delivery Fuel Lines

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-- Disconnect the suction jet line -2- to the suction jet pump. Disconnect the connector couplings, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING .

-- Disconnect the fuel lines -3 and 4-. Disconnect the connector couplings, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING .

-- Reach into the opening in the fuel tank and turn the fuel delivery unit -1- counterclockwise 15° in direction of -arrow- to release (bayonet connection).

Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Delivery Unit -1-, Notch -3-, And Retaining Ring Tab -4-

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NOTE:

The fuel delivery unit is illustrated without the fuel tank.

The notch -3- on the fuel delivery unit then aligns with the retaining ring tab -4-.

-- Remove the fuel delivery unit.

NOTE:

Be sure there is still some fuel inside the fuel delivery unit.