Fuel Pump Module: Removal: Notes

WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE BEFORE SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS. SERVICE VEHICLES IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS AND AVOID IGNITION SOURCES. NEVER SMOKE WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE.

Remove fuel filler cap and perform Fuel System Pressure Release procedure.
Disconnect negative cable from auxiliary jumper terminal.
Drain fuel tank, refer to the Fuel Tank procedure in FUEL DELIVERY .
Remove fuel tank, refer to FUEL TANK - REMOVAL .
Clean top of tank to remove loose dirt and debris.
Using a brass punch and hammer remove locknut to release pump module. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Fuel Pump Module Locking Ring
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

WARNING: THE FUEL RESERVOIR OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE DOES NOT EMPTY OUT WHEN THE TANK IS DRAINED. THE FUEL IN THE RESERVOIR MAY SPILL OUT WHEN THE MODULE IS REMOVED.
Remove fuel pump module and O-ring from tank. See Fig 2. Discard O-ring.

Fig 2: Fuel Pump Module Removal

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - FUEL PUMP MODULE

2 - O-RING