FUEL SYSTEM 5-3
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
- Place a catch-pan under the joint to be disconnected. A large quan-
tity of fuel may be released when the joint is opened.
-»Wear eye or full face protection. - Place a shop towel over the area and slowly loosen the joint using a
wrench of the correct size. Use a back-up wrench if needed. - Allow the fuel left in the line to bleed off slowly before fully discon-
necting the joint. - Plug the opened lines immediately to prevent fuel spillage or the
entry of dirt. - Dispose of the released fuel properly.
- After rejoining the fuel lines, connect the negative battery cable and
start the engine. - Check for leaks and repair as needed.
Fuel Pump
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
See Figures 3, 4, 5 and 6
** CAUTION
Fuel injection systems remain under pressure after the engine
has been turned OFF. Properly relieve fuel pressure before dis-
connecting any fuel lines. Failure to do so may result in fire or
personal injury.
- Relieve the fuel pressure.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Gasket
Fuel Sender Gauge
Fuel Pump
—Fuel Pump
Filter
Rubber Cushion
* Non-reusable part
Fig. 3 Exploded view of the fuel pump, bracket and related components
Fig. 4 Remove the fuel pump access bolts; there should be 8 of
them
Fig. 5 Remove the pump by sliding out from the bottom as
shown