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5. Connect a multimeter to the power supply leads
with the red tester lead to the red wire and the
black tester lead to the black wire; then turn the
ignition switch to the ON position. The meter
should read battery voltage. If battery voltage is
indicated and the fuel pump does not run, replace
the pump assembly. If no battery voltage is indi-
cated, check the ECU and the vehicle tilt sensor.
REMOVING
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Remove the seats, center console, and right-side
seat-base; then disconnect the negative battery
cable.
3. Disconnect the electrical plug from the main har-
ness; then disconnect the gasline hose from the
fuel pump.
4. Mark the fuel pump mounting and gas tank for
installing purposes; then remove the screws secur-
ing the fuel pump to the gas tank and remove the
fuel pump.
5. Using duct tape or other suitable means, cover the
fuel pump opening.
INSPECTING
1. Inspect the fuel screen and blow clean with low
pressure compressed air.
2. Move the float lever and check for free movement.
The float assembly should return to the lower posi-
tion without force. If not, replace the fuel pump
assembly.
3. Test the fuel level sensor by connecting a multime-
ter (A) to the fuel level sensor leads (B); then
select OHMS. The multimeter should show 5
ohms at full fuel position (C) and 95 ohms at
empty fuel position (D).
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NOTE: If readings are erratic, clean the resistor
wiper and resistor with clean alcohol and retest. If
still not correct, replace the fuel level sensor.
4. To replace the fuel level sensor, use the following
procedure.
A. Disconnect the two-wire connector (A); then
press the fuel level sensor toward the top of the
fuel pump to release it from the mounting slot
(B).
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B. Engage the tabs (C) of the fuel level sensor into
the mounting slot (B) and press toward the bot-
tom of the fuel pump to latch in place; then con-
nect the two-wire connector (A).
INSTALLING
1. Place the fuel pump assembly into the gas tank
with a new gasket aligning the match marks; then
secure with the four screws. Tighten securely.
NOTE: It is important to install the fuel pump with
the correct orientation to ensure adequate float
lever clearance.
2. Connect the gasline hose to the fuel pump pipe and
secure with the hose clamp; then connect the elec-
trical plug to the main harness.
3. Connect the negative battery cable; then turn the
ignition switch to the ON position and verify that
no gas leaks are present, the pump runs for 2-3
seconds, and the gas gauge reading is normal.
! WARNING
Always ensure that power cannot be inadvertently
applied to the ignition/ECU when working on the fuel
system. If the ignition switch is turned on, the elec-
tric fuel pump will start and gas could be rapidly
pumped and spilled resulting in fire and severe
injury.
! CAUTION
Take care not to damage the float or float arm or
replacement of the entire assembly will be necessary.
AT THIS POINT
If the pump has failed earlier test and must be
replaced, proceed to INSTALLING.
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