Removal Procedure
The noise cancelling foam component MUST be replaced if it has been exposed to engine fluids. Failure to replace the noise cancelling foam component that has been exposed to engine fluids may result in an engine fire resulting in catastrophic engine damage, and possible injury or death.
Fuel/gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.
Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
Refer to Fuel and Evaporative Emission Hose/Pipe Connection Cleaning Caution .
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief
- Remove Fuel Feed Front Pipe - Fuel Feed Front Pipe Replacement
- Remove Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe and DISCARD - Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Replacement
- Disconnect the electrical connector (1).
- Remove the fuel pump insulator (2).
- Remove and DISCARD the 2 fuel pump bolts (1).
- Remove the fuel pump (2).
- The valve lifter follower MAY remain in the cylinder head bore after removing the fuel pump.
- If the valve lifter follower does NOT pull out of the cylinder head bore with the fuel pump, then remove it afterwards.
- Remove the valve lifter follower (4).
- Remove and DISCARD the fuel pump housing gasket (3).
High pressure fuel feed pipes are one time use only. ALWAYS install a NEW high pressure fuel feed pipe if the pipe is removed OR the fittings are loosened.
Alternately loosen the fuel pump bolts one turn at a time until the pump is fully disengaged from fuel pump lifter follower. Trying to remove the pump bolts without even side-to-side loosening may result in pump plunger damage
Ensure that during removal of the fuel pump that the valve lifter follower does NOT fall apart.