How do you unplug a fuel pump?
IMPORTANT: Cover the fuel tank opening to prevent dust and other foreign matter from falling into the fuel tank. 11. Unplug the fuel pump and the lever sender connectors (FIG 5). Each connector has a standard snap-on latch. Just press the latch and pull out the connectors.
How do you remove a filter from a fuel pump?
Dismantle the head from the filter. Using a flat screwdriver, lift the lid a little bit and pull the filter away from the head to clear the latch (FIG 8). Do the same to the remaining latches to completely detach the filter from the head. 15. Unplug the terminal lug shown in FIG 9 by pushing the detent and pulling out the lug. 16.
Why is my fuel pump assembly upside down?
Turning the pump assembly upside down causes the dirt that has accumulated over time at the bottom of the filter pump to spread and further clog the filter element. The dirt could even reach the pump’s check valve located at the top end of the pump motor.
Can a fuel pump leak out of the tank?
Make sure that the O-ring can provide the needed sealing to avoid unnecessary rework later. A leak from this area could cause the fuel being pump out by the fuel pump to escape back to the fuel tank, resulting in low or no pressure in the fuel system. 25. Transfer the wiring harness from the old pump to the new pump (FIG 12). 26.
IMPORTANT: Cover the fuel tank opening to prevent dust and other foreign matter from falling into the fuel tank. 11. Unplug the fuel pump and the lever sender connectors (FIG 5). Each connector has a standard snap-on latch. Just press the latch and pull out the connectors.
How to replace in tank fuel pump and filter assembly?
1. Remove the back seat cushion: Remove the screw that secures the seat cushion (see FIG 1), using a 12-mm socket wrench, with extension. Push the latch at the bottom side in each side of the seat cushion in the direction as shown by the white arrows and at the same time lift the seat cushion. Remove the seat cushion. 2.
What happens when you change fuel pump in intank?
In addition, you must move the pump wiring so that the pump is primed automatically for 2 seconds when the key is turned on etc – just like the intank one. Finally, if the in-line pump draws more amperage to run (because it now is doing more work to go both ways), then you may blow fuses or burn up existing wiring.
Can a fuel pump be mounted on a frame?
You must get a fuel pump that does both push and pull to mount out on the frame as it will 1st need to bring fuel up out of the tank into the pump and then push it on to the TBI unit – all at the approx correct pressure.