Fuel Pump Pickup Filter: Service and Repair

FUEL STRAINER REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Always maintain cleanliness when servicing fuel system components.




1. Relieve fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
2. Remove the fuel sender assembly (5).




3. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the strainer with the other hand.
4. Use a screwdriver to pry the strainer ferrule off the reservoir.
5. Discard the strainer.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the new strainer (4) to the reservoir.
2. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the strainer with the other hand twisting the strainer into position.
3. Install the fuel sender assembly.
4. Inspect for fuel leaks using the following procedure:
4.1. Turn ON the ignition for 2 seconds.
4.2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
4.3. Turn ON the ignition.
4.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.