Removal & Installation
- Support tank during removal and installation. Drain fuel from tank. Loosen fuel tank filler pipe clamp. Remove fuel tank heat shield from vehicle. Remove bolt from rear fuel tank support strap. Remove rear fuel tank support strap.
- Remove bolt from front fuel tank support strap. Remove front fuel tank support strap. Partially lower fuel tank and detach feed and return lines from ports. Remove electrical connector from sending unit. Remove fuel vapor hose from evaporative emission valve. Lower tank from vehicle. Place tank on bench, and clean dirt and debris from around fuel pump attaching flange to prevent contamination of tank contents.
- Using Fuel Tank Lock Ring Wrench (T90T-9275-A), turn locking retainer ring counterclockwise to remove fuel tank sending unit locking retainer ring. Remove fuel pump and sending unit assembly. Remove and discard fuel pump mounting gasket. To install, reverse removal procedure. Use a new fuel pump mounting gasket lubricated with premium grade long-life grease to hold it in place during assembly.