Fuel Pump (FP), removing and installing: Removing

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Observe safety precautions before performing repair work. Refer to Safety precautions when working on fuel supply system .

CAUTION: When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to clearance issues:

Route lines of all types (e.g. for fuel, hydraulic, EVAP canister system, coolant and refrigerant, brake fluid, vacuum) and electrical wiring so that the original path is followed.
Ensure sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.
The fuel or fuel lines in fuel system can become very hot (danger of scalding)!
In addition, the fuel system is under pressure! Before opening the system, place rags around the connection area and release pressure by carefully loosening the connection!
Wear protective goggles and protective gloves when working on the fuel system!

NOTE:

To perform work repairs, the Ground (GND) cable must be disconnected from battery. Check whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain anti-theft coding beforehand.

With ignition switched off disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
Fold rear seat bench forward.
Remove cover under bench seat.

CAUTION:

The fuel or fuel lines in fuel system can become very hot (danger of scalding)!
In addition, the fuel system is under pressure! Before opening the system, place rags around the connection area and release pressure by carefully loosening the connection!
Wear protective goggles and protective gloves when working on the fuel system!

Disconnect 4-pin connector such as supply and return lines from flange.

NOTE:

To do this, press buttons down on hose couplings.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Union Nut With Wrench 3217

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Use ring nut wrench 3217 to remove union nut.
Remove supply hose from fuel pump.

NOTE:

Press button downward on hose coupling.

Disconnect 2-pin connector.
Unclip bracket from return hose out of fuel pump.
Pull fuel pump and seal out of opening in fuel tank.

NOTE:

If the fuel pump is to be replaced, then drain old fuel pump before disposal.