1. Relieve the fuel system fuel pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief .



2. Drain the fuel tank (1). Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .



3. Remove the fuel tank (2). Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .



4. Remove the fuel sender assembly (4). Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .



5. Inspect the position of the fuel pump fuel strainer (2) for installation.
6. Support the fuel pump (1) with one hand and grasp the fuel pump fuel strainer with the other hand.
7. Pull the fuel pump fuel strainer (2) off of the fuel pump (1).
8. Inspect the fuel pump fuel strainer. If the fuel pump fuel strainer is contaminated, the fuel tank should be cleaned. Refer to Fuel System Cleaning .

Notice: In order to prevent damage to the fuel pump, Do Not run the fuel pump unless the fuel pump is submerged in fuel.

9. Discard the fuel pump fuel strainer after inspection.

Notice: Always re-attach the fuel lines and fuel filter with all original type fasteners and hardware.

1. Position the fuel sender upside down.
2. Reinstall the new fuel pump strainer (2) on the fuel pump (1) and push the outer edge of the fuel pump fuel strainer until the fuel pump strainer is fully seated.
3. Reinstall the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .



4. Reinstall the fuel tank (2). Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .



5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Add fuel to the vehicle.
7. Reinstall the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
8. Reinstall the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
9. Inspect for leaks.

9.1.	Turn the ignition switch On for 2 seconds.

9.2.	Turn the ignition switch Off for 10 seconds.

9.3.	Turn the ignition switch On.

9.4.	Check for fuel leaks.

10. Reinstall the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .