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Fuel Pump Module Replacement

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly (Refer to REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ).
  2. Remove the hole cover.
    Fig 1: Hole Cover
    G04234121Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. Disconnect the fuel pump module connector.
  4. Crank the engine for two seconds or more.
  5. If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position.
  6. If the engine starts, stop it naturally and turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position.
    Fig 2: Fuel Pump Module Connector
    G05099697Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: As there will be some pressure remaining in the fuel pipe line, cover it with a shop towel to prevent fuel from spraying out.
  7. Disconnect the fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector and fuel high-pressure hose.
  8. Remove the fuel pump module mounting nuts.
    Fig 3: Fuel Tank Differential Pressure Sensor Connector And Fuel High-Pressure Hose
    G06247770Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the fuel pump module from the fuel tank, be careful not to spill the fuel remaining in the fuel pump module.
    • When withdrawing the fuel pump module from the fuel tank, be careful not to damage the module unit and the float.
  9. Drain the fuel remaining in the fuel pump module while removing the fuel pump module from the service hole.
    Fig 4: Fuel Pump Module And Float
    G04236914Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  10. Disconnect the suction hose and remove the fuel pump module from the fuel tank.
  11. Replace the packing with a new one.
    Fig 5: Removing Fuel Pump Module
    G06247772Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: When installing the fuel pump module into the fuel tank, be careful not to damage the module unit and the float.
    Fig 6: Fuel Pump Module And Float
    G04236914Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  12. Connect the suction hose to the fuel pump module, and install the fuel pump module to the fuel tank while ensuring that the suction hose is not kinked.
  13. Install the plate to the fuel tank.
    CAUTION: After installing, slightly pull the fuel high-pressure hose and ensure that there is no disengaged fuel high-pressure hose. Also confirm that there is approximately 3 mm (0.12 inch) play at this time.
  14. Connect the fuel pump module connector, fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector and fuel high-pressure hose connection.
    Fig 7: Installing Fuel Pump Module
    G06247772Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 8: Fuel Tank Differential Pressure Sensor Connector And Fuel High-Pressure Hose
    G06691925Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  15. Install the hole cover.
  16. Install the rear seat cushion assembly (Refer to REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ).
    Fig 9: Hole Cover
    G04234121Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.