Fuel Delivery Unit/Fuel Level Sensor, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- The fuel tank may be a maximum of 3 /4 full. This ensures the fuel level is below the fuel delivery unit flange.
When replacing the fuel delivery unit, check the fuel tank for visible contamination and clean if necessary.
-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.
-- Remove the key.
-- Remove the bench seat. Refer to BENCH SEAT/SINGLE SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- If equipped, remove the Fuel Pump Control Module -J538- -2- from the cover -1-.
-- Unclip the cover -1- at the tabs in direction of -arrows- using the : 3409 .
-- Release and disconnect the connector -arrow-.
-- Release and disconnect the connector -arrow-.
-- Check the contacts on the connector and on the fuel delivery unit for damage.
-- Disconnect the fuel line -1 and 2- from the flange on the fuel delivery unit. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .
The fuel system is under pressure.
Risk of injury from fuel spraying out.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Wear safety gloves.
- Reduce the pressure: place clean cloths around the connection point and carefully open the connection point.
-- Collect leaking fuel with a cloth.
-- Open the locking ring using the : T10202 and lift the flange slightly.
-- Pull the sealing flange -2- out of the opening in the fuel tank just a little.
-- Remove the seal -1- at the fuel tank opening.
-- Carefully pull the sealing flange with the fuel line -2- as far as possible out of the fuel tank opening.
-- Turn and tilt it as needed.
-- Be careful not to bend the floater arm on the fuel level sensor when removing the fuel delivery unit.
-- Place a cloth underneath to catch the leaking fuel, since the fuel delivery unit is still filled.