Fuel Pump Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2004 Dodge Caravan, and 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 .
Remove fuel tank. Refer to the FUEL TANK .
Clean top of tank to remove loose dirt and debris.
Using a brass punch and hammer remove lock-nut to release pump module (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Removing Lock-Nut To Release Pump Module
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 (Fig 2). Discard O-ring.

Fig 2: Removing Fuel Pump Module
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.