Fuel Pump: Installation
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- Clean fuel pump mounting flange, fuel tank mounting surface and seal ring groove. To hold new seal ring in place during installation, apply a light coating of Long Life Lubricant (ESA-M1C75-B) on new seal ring.
- Install seal ring in fuel ring groove. Install fuel pump/sender assembly. DO NOT damage nylon filter. Ensure locating keys are in keyways and seal ring remains in place.
- Using Fuel Tank Sender Wrench (D84P-9257-A), tighten locking ring by rotating ring clockwise until ring stops against stops. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Fill fuel tank.
- Pressurize fuel system and check for leaks. To pressurize fuel system, turn ignition on for 3 seconds, then turn ignition off. Repeat ignition cycle 5 to 10 times.
- Clean fuel pump mounting flange, fuel tank mounting surface and seal ring groove. To hold new seal ring in place during installation, apply a light coating of Long Life Lubricant (C1AZ-19590-BA) on seal ring.
- Install seal ring in fuel ring groove. Install fuel pump and sender assembly. DO NOT damage nylon filter. Ensure locating keys are in keyways and seal ring remains in place.
- Using Fuel Tank Sender Wrench (D84P-9257-A), tighten locking ring by rotating ring clockwise until ring stops against stops. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
- Pressurize fuel system and check for leaks. To pressurize fuel system, turn ignition on for 3 seconds, then turn ignition off. Repeat ignition cycle 5 to 10 times.