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Fuel Pump: Removal

  1. Remove fuel tank filler cap and drain tank. Raise vehicle on hoist. Disconnect exhaust pipe at converter and rear hanger. Allow exhaust system to hang over axle assembly.
  2. Remove tail pipe and muffler heat shields. Remove fuel filler neck heat shield located behind left rear tire. Remove rear suspension track bar and brace. Disconnect fuel pump gauge electrical connector at body harness connector.
    NOTE: DO NOT  disconnect fuel pump electrical connector at fuel pump. Wiring harness is permanent part of pump. DO NOT  pry up on cover connector.
  3. Remove pressure from fuel lines as described under Fuel Pump Pressure Test. Remove fuel lines. Remove fuel line retaining bracket on left side and brake line clip from bracket. Position support jack under axle assembly.
  4. Disconnect lower ends of shock absorbers. Lower axle assembly. Remove both coil springs. Remove fuel tank straps. Lower rear suspension as far as possible without damaging brake lines. Remove tank by rotating front of tank down and sliding to right. Remove fuel pump attaching screws and fuel pump.
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