FUEL SYSTEM (DFI) 3-77

Fuel Pump

Fuel Pump Removal

CAUTION

Never drop the fuel pump, especially on a hard surface. Such a shock to the pump can damage it.

WARNING

Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. Make sure the area is well-ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. Do not smoke. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery (–) terminal.

To make fuel spillage minimum, draw the fuel out from the fuel tank when the engine is cold. Be prepared for fuel spillage; any spilled fuel must be completely wiped up immediately.

•Draw the fuel out from the fuel tank with a commercially

•available electric pump.

Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal).

○Be careful of fuel spillage from the fuel tank since fuel still remains in the fuel tank and fuel pump. Plug the fuel pipe

•of the fuel tank.

•Turn the fuel tank upside down.

•Remove the fuel pump inlet hose [A].

Unscrew the fuel pump bolts [B], and take out the fuel

•pump [C] and gasket. Discard the fuel pump gasket.

CAUTION

Do not pull the leads (C) of the fuel pump. If they are pulled, the lead terminals may be damaged.

Fuel• Pump Installation

Remove dirt or dust from the fuel pump [A] by lightly applying compressed air.