Fuel Pump Module: Removal

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the float rod, the float and float rod must be removed from the pump module. This step must be done before the pump module is removed from the fuel tank.

Drain and remove fuel tank. FUEL TANK Removal/Installation.
Thoroughly clean area around pump module at top of tank.
Disconnect all fuel lines from pump module fittings.

The plastic fuel pump module locknut (lockring) is threaded onto fuel tank. Install Special Tool #6856 to locknut and remove locknut. See Fig 1. The fuel pump module will spring up slightly after locknut is removed.

Fig 1: FUEL PUMP MODULE R/I

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1 - LOCKNUT (LOCKRING)

2 - SPECIAL TOOL #6856

3 - TOP OF PUMP MODULE

Pull module assembly up just a few inches to gain access to float support arm/rod (3). See Fig 2. Be careful not to bend float support rod while removing pump module.

Fig 2: FLOAT ROD CLIP

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1 - FUEL LEVEL SENSOR

2 - CLIP

3 - FLOAT ROD

Rotate clip (2) to release float rod (3) from fuel level sensor (1). See Fig 3.

Fig 3: FLOAT ROD CLIP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1 - FUEL LEVEL SENSOR

2 - CLIP

3 - FLOAT ROD

Twist rod (3) slightly to remove from fuel level sensor. Do not allow float assembly to fall into fuel tank. See Fig 4.

Fig 4: FLOAT ROD CLIP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1 - FUEL LEVEL SENSOR

2 - CLIP

3 - FLOAT ROD

While holding float rod, remove fuel pump module from fuel tank.
Remove float assembly from fuel tank.
Remove and discard rubber gasket (seal) from pump module.