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FUEL SYSTEM (DFI) 3-77
Fuel Pump
Fuel Pump Removal
CAUTION
Never drop the fuel pump, especially on a hard sur-
face. Such a shock to the pump can damage it.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explo-
sive under certain conditions. Make sure the area
is well-ventilated and free from any source of flame
or sparks; this includes any appliance w ith a pilot
light. Do not smoke. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery (–) terminal.
To m ake 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.
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Draw the fuel out from the fuel tank with a comm ercially
available electric pump.
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Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal).
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Be careful of fuel spillage from the fuel tank since fuel still
remains in the fuel tank and fuel pump. Plug the f uel pipe
of the fuel tank.
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Turn the fuel tank upside down.
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Remove the fuel pump inlet hose [A].
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Unscrew the fuel pump bolts [B], and take out the fuel
pump [C] and gasket.
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Discard the fuel pump gasket.
CAUTION
Do not pull the leads (C) of the fuel pum p. If they
are pulled, the lead terminals may be damaged.
Fuel Pump Installation
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Remove dirt or dust from the fuel pump [A] by lightly ap-
plying compressed air.