Fuel Pump: Installation
- Using NEW gasket, install fuel pump in fuel tank. Tighten fuel pump retaining plate-to-fuel tank bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .CAUTION: DO NOT reuse old retainer when installing fuel line on outlet tube at the fuel pump. Always use a NEW retainer.
- Apply light coat of engine oil on tip of outlet tube at fuel pump to allow for ease of disconnect fitting and fuel line installation.
- Using NEW retainer, install fuel line on outlet tube at fuel pump until "click" sound is heard. DO NOT reuse old retainer. Pull on fuel line to ensure fuel line is properly locked on the fuel pump.
- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fuel pump protector cover bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Operate fuel pump and check for fuel leaks. See FUEL PUMP OPERATION under FUEL SYSTEMS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - V6 & V8 article.
To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW gasket. Tighten fuel pump retaining plate-to-fuel tank bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure areas are clean before installing fuel supply line at fuel pump and retaining clip is properly installed and fuel supply line cannot be pulled from fuel pump assembly. Operate fuel pump and check for fuel leaks. See FUEL PUMP OPERATION under FUEL SYSTEMS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - V6 & V8 article.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fuel pump retaining plate-to-fuel tank bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure areas are clean before installing fuel supply line at fuel pump and retaining clip is properly installed and fuel supply line cannot be pulled from fuel pump assembly. Operate fuel pump and check for fuel leaks. See FUEL PUMP OPERATION under FUEL SYSTEMS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - V6 & V8 article.
- Using NEW gasket, install fuel pump in fuel tank. Tighten fuel pump retaining plate-to-fuel tank bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Ensure fuel supply line and fuel return line and connections on fuel pump are clean.
- Install fuel supply line and fuel return line on fuel pump.
- Install retaining clip on fuel supply line and fuel return line until "click" sound is heard. Lightly pull on retaining clips to ensure retaining clips are properly locked on the fuel pump.
- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Operate fuel pump and check for fuel leaks. See FUEL PUMP OPERATION under FUEL SYSTEMS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - V6 & V8 article.
- Using NEW gasket, install fuel pump in fuel tank. Tighten fuel pump mounting bracket-to-fuel tank bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .CAUTION: DO NOT reuse old retainer when installing fuel supply line on outlet tube at the fuel pump. Always use a NEW retainer.
- Apply light coat of engine oil on tip of outlet tube at the fuel pump to allow for ease of disconnect fitting and fuel supply line installation. Using NEW retainer, install fuel supply line on outlet tube at fuel pump until "click" sound is heard. DO NOT reuse old retainer. Pull on fuel supply line to ensure fuel supply line is properly locked on the fuel pump.
- Operate fuel pump and check for fuel leaks before installing fuel tank. See FUEL PUMP OPERATION under FUEL SYSTEMS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - V6 & V8 article.
- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fuel tank strap bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Using NEW gasket, install fuel pump in fuel tank. Tighten fuel pump retaining plate-to-fuel tank bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Operate fuel pump and check for fuel leaks before installing fuel tank. See FUEL PUMP OPERATION under FUEL SYSTEMS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - V6 & V8 article.
- Ensure insulator cushions are installed in proper areas on top of fuel tank before installing fuel tank. See Figure.
- Tighten fuel tank strap bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW gasket. Tighten fuel pump mounting bracket-to-fuel tank bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .CAUTION: DO NOT reuse old retainer when installing fuel supply line on outlet tube at the fuel pump. Always use a NEW retainer.
- Apply light coat of engine oil on tip of outlet tube at the fuel pump to allow for ease of disconnect fitting and fuel supply line installation. Using NEW retainer, install fuel supply line on outlet tube at fuel pump until "click" sound is heard. DO NOT reuse old retainer. Pull on fuel supply line to ensure fuel supply line is properly locked on the fuel pump.
- Operate fuel pump and check for fuel leaks before installing fuel tank. See FUEL PUMP OPERATION under FUEL SYSTEMS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - V6 & V8 article.
- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. If necessary before installing fuel tank, ensure insulator cushions are installed in proper areas on top of fuel tank. See Figure or Figure . Tighten all bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Using NEW gasket, install fuel pump assembly in fuel tank. Using NEW fuel pump retainer, tighten retainer to fuel tank one complete turn by hand starting at specified location. With SST 09808-14020, or equivalent, tighten retainer one more complete turn and position mark on retainer into range "A" on fuel tank. See Fig 1.
- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Operate fuel pump and check for fuel leaks before installing fuel tank. See FUEL PUMP OPERATION under FUEL SYSTEMS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - V6 & V8 article.
- Ensure fuel tank insulator cushions are installed in proper areas on top of fuel tank before installing fuel tank. See Figure. Tighten fuel tank strap bolts and fuel tank protector bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .