High-Pressure Fuel Pump: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Do not loosen any fittings or plugs on the high-pressure fuel pump.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
- Remove the bolt, then detach the harness retainer.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers.
- Remove the retainers, then remove the high-pressure fuel pump shield.
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NOTE: When removing or installing the fuel injection pump noise insulator, spreading the openings will reduce the risk of damage.
Remove the fuel injection pump noise insulator.
- Disconnect the quick release couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Detach the wiring harness retainers. Disconnect the fuel supply quick connect couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Remove the retainers, then remove the fuel supply manifold.
- Disconnect the high-pressure fuel pump electrical connector.
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NOTE: To release the fuel pressure in the high-pressure fuel tube, wrap the high-pressure fuel tube flare nuts with a shop towel to absorb any residual fuel pressure during the loosening of high-pressure fuel tube flare nuts.
- Disconnect the fuel tube flare nuts, then remove and discard the fuel tube.
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- Alternately loosen the high-pressure fuel pump nuts one complete revolution at a time. Remove the high-pressure fuel pump nuts, then remove the high-pressure fuel pump.
- Remove and discard the high-pressure fuel pump O-ring seal.
- Remove the high-pressure fuel pump tappet.
- Inspect the high-pressure fuel pump roller tappet. If any flat spots or scoring are found, especially in the indicated areas, then inspect the high-pressure fuel pump and the high-pressure fuel pump roller tappet drive lobe. Install new components as needed.