Fuel Pump - Diesel Engine: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Smoking or open flame of any type must not be present when working near fuel or fuel vapor.

CAUTION: The fuel system contains pressurized fuel after the vehicle is shut down and will maintain this pressure for a long period of time.

Open the fuel filter/water separator drain valve to release the fuel pressure.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. On vehicles equipped with dual batteries, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Raise and support the vehicle.
Disconnect the fuel pump harness.
1. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
2. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical wiring push pins.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Pump Electrical Wiring
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Disconnect the fuel pump supply line.
1. Remove the fuel line retaining clip and discard.
2. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel pump.
Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Line From Fuel Pump
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Disconnect the fuel pump delivery line.
1. Slide the clip up and off from the quick connect fitting.
2. Insert the fuel line tool.
3. Remove the fuel pump delivery line.
Fig 3: Removing Fuel Pump Delivery Line
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Remove the fuel pump.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the fuel pump and the mounting bracket.
Fig 4: Removing Fuel Pump
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Disconnect the fuel pump electrical wiring push pin.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Pump Electrical Wiring Push Pin
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Remove the pinch bolt.

Fig 6: Removing Pinch Bolt
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Remove the fuel pump from the mounting bracket.

Fig 7: Removing Fuel Pump From Mounting Bracket
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