Fuel Pump: Disassembly

REMOVE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Sender Gauge Arm And Fuel Pump Gauge Retainer
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REMOVE FUEL SUCTION PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Using needle nozzle pliers, remove the E-ring.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying E-Ring
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2. Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Fuel Pump Harness Connector
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  NOTE: Do not disconnect the tube shown in the illustration when disassembling the fuel suction tube assembly with pump and gauge. Doing so will cause reassembly of the fuel suction tube assembly with pump and gauge to be impossible as the tube is welded to the plate.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Suction Tube Assembly With Pump And Gauge
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3. Disengage the 2 claws of the No. 1 fuel suction support and remove the fuel suction plate with the fuel filter from the No. 1 fuel sub-tank.
4. Remove the spring from the fuel suction plate.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Fuel Suction Plate With Fuel Filter From No. 1 Fuel Sub-Tank
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5. Disengage the claw of the jet pump nozzle.
6. Separate the fuel pump filter hose.
Fig 6: Identifying Jet Pump Nozzle
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REMOVE FUEL PUMP
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 5 claws on the filter and remove the fuel pump from the fuel filter.
  NOTE:
  - Do not damage the fuel filter.
  - Do not remove the suction filter.
  - Do not use either the fuel pump or the suction filter if the suction filter is removed from the fuel pump.
  Fig 7: Locating Claws On Filter
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2. Disconnect the fuel pump connector from the fuel pump and then remove the fuel pump harness.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
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3. Remove the O-ring and spacer from the fuel pump.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the sealing surface.
  
  HINT:
  
  If the O-ring still remains in the fuel filter, remove it using a wire tip ( 1 mm) that is formed as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 9: Removing O-Ring And Spacer From Fuel Pump
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REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL SUCTION SUPPORT
1. Using a screwdriver with the tip taped, disengage the claw and remove the No. 1 fuel suction support.
  
  Fig 10: Removing No. 1 Fuel Suction Support
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