(9) Momentarily touch the other end of this
jumper wire to the negative terminal of the battery
for no more than 4 seconds.
(10) Place a rag or towel below the fuel line at the
quick connect to the rail.
(11) Disconnect the quick connect fitting to the
rail. Refer to Quick-Connect Fittings in this section.
(12) Return the fuel pump relay to the PDC.
(13) One or more Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's)
may have been stored in the PCM memory due to the
fuel pump relay removal. The DRB scan tool must be
used to erase a DTC. Refer to group 25, On-Board
Diagnostics.
HOSES AND CLAMPS
Inspect all hose connections (clamps and quick con-
nect fittings) for completeness and leaks. Replace
cracked, scuffed, or swelled hoses. Replace hoses that
rub against other vehicle components or show sign of
wear.
Fuel injected vehicles use specially constructed
hoses. When replacing hoses, only use hoses marked
EFM/EFI.
When installing hoses, ensure that they are routed
away from contact with other vehicle components
that could rub against them and cause failure. Avoid
contact with clamps or other components that cause
abrasions or scuffing. Ensure that rubber hoses are
properly routed and avoid heat sources.
The hose clamps have rolled edges to prevent the
clamp from cutting into the hose. Only use clamps
that are original equipment or equivalent. Other
types of clamps may cut into the hoses and cause
high pressure fuel leaks. Tighten hose clamps to 1
N´m (10 in. lbs.) torque.
QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS
REMOVAL
When disconnecting a quick-connect fitting, the
retainer will remain on the fuel tube nipple.
WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
BEFORE DISCONNECTING A QUICK-CONNECT FIT-
TINGS. REFER TO THE FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
PROCEDURE.
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Perform Fuel Pressure Release Procedure.
Refer to the Fuel Pressure Release Procedure in this
section.
(3) Squeeze retainer tabs together and pull fuel
tube/quick-connect fitting assembly off of fuel tube
nipple. The retainer will remain on fuel tube.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Never install a quick-connect fitting
without the retainer being either on the fuel tube or
already in the quick-connect fitting. In either case,
ensure the retainer locks securely into the quick-
connect fitting by firmly pulling on fuel tube and fit-
ting to ensure it is secured.
(1) Using a clean lint free cloth, clean the fuel tube
nipple and retainer.
(2) Prior to connecting the fitting to the fuel tube,
coat the fuel tube nipple with clean 30 weight engine
oil.
(3) Push the quick-connect fitting over the fuel
tube until theretainer seats and a click is heard.
(4) The plastic quick-connect fitting has windows
in the sides of the casing. When the fitting com-
pletely attaches to the fuel tube, the retainer locking
ears and the fuel tube shoulder are visible in the
windows. If they are not visible, the retainer was not
properly installed (Fig. 12).Do not rely upon the
audible click to confirm a secure connection.
CAUTION: When using the ASD Fuel System Test,
the Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay remains energized
for either 7 minutes, until the test is stopped, or
until the ignition switch is turned to the Off posi-
tion.
(5) Use the DRB scan tool ASD Fuel System Test
to pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter mounts to the top of the fuel tank.
The inlet and outlet tubes are permanently attached
to the filter (Fig. 13).
Fig. 12 Plastic Quick-Connect Fitting/Fuel Tube
Connection
14 - 12 FUEL SYSTEMNS
SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
BEFORE DISCONNECTING QUICK-CONNECT FIT-
TINGS AT FUEL FILTER. REFER TO THE FUEL
PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE.
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release.
(2) Disconnect quick-connect fittings from fuel
pump module and chassis fuel supply tube. Refer to
Quick-Connect Fittings in this section.
(3) Remove filter retaining screw (Fig. 13) and
remove filter from tank.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install fuel filter to tank.
(2) The fuel supply (to filter) tube, return tube (to
pump module) and fuel supply (to chassis fuel line)
are permanently attached the fuel filter. The ends of
the fuel supply and return tubes have different size
quick-connect fittings.
(3) Apply a light coating of clean 30 weight engine
oil to the fuel filter nipples. Install fuel tubes. Refer
to Fuel Tubes and Quick-Connect Fittings in this sec-
tion.
FUEL PUMP MODULE
WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
BEFORE SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
SERVICE VEHICLES IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS
AND AVOID IGNITION SOURCES. NEVER SMOKE
WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE.
WARNING: THE FUEL RESERVOIR OF THE FUEL
PUMP MODULE DOES NOT EMPTY OUT WHEN THE
TANK IS DRAINED. THE FUEL IN THE RESERVOIR
WILL SPILL OUT WHEN THE MODULE IS
REMOVED.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove fuel filler cap and perform Fuel Sys-
tem Pressure Release procedure.
(2) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(3) Insert fuel siphon hose into fuel filler neck and
push it into the tank.
(4) Drain fuel tank dry into holding tank or a
properly labeledGASOLINEsafety container.
(5) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(6) Use a transmission jack to support the fuel
tank. Remove bolts from fuel tank straps. Lower
tank slightly.
(7) Clean area around fuel tank module and tank
to keep dirt and foreign material out of tank.
(8) Disconnect fuel lines from fuel pump module by
depressing quick connect retainers with thumb and
fore finger (Fig. 14).
(9) Slide fuel pump module electrical connector
lock to unlock.
(10) Push down on connector retainer (Fig. 15) and
pull connector off module.
Fig. 13 Fuel Filter
Fig. 14 Fuel Line Retainers and Pump Connector
Lock
Fig. 15 Pump Module Connector Retainer and Lock
NSFUEL SYSTEM 14 - 13
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(11) Using Special Tool 6856, remove plastic lock-
nut counterclockwise to release pump module (Fig.
16).
(12) Carefully remove pump module and O-ring
from tank (Fig. 17).
(13) Discard old O-ring.INSTALLATION
(1) Wipe seal area of tank clean and place a new
O-ring seal in position on pump.
(2) Position fuel pump in tank with locknut.
(3) Tighten locknut to 53 N´m (43 ft. lbs.).
(4) Connect fuel lines.
(5) Plug in electrical connector. Slide connector
lock into position.
(6) Raise fuel tank, install bolts into fuel tank
straps and tighten.
(7) Lower vehicle on hoist.
(8) Connect negative cable from battery.
(9) Fill fuel tank. Check for leaks.
(10) Install fuel filler cap.
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
The fuel pressure regulator is part of the fuel
pump module (Fig. 18). Remove the fuel pump mod-
ule from the fuel tank to access the fuel pressure reg-
ulator.
WARNING: FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE
RELEASED BEFORE SERVICING ANY FUEL SYS-
TEM COMPONENT. PERFORM THE FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE.
REMOVAL
(1) Spread tangs on pressure regulator retainer
(Fig. 18).
(2) Pry fuel pressure regulator out of housing.
(3) Ensure both upper and lower O-rings were
removed with regulator.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lightly lubricate the O-rings with clean engine
oil and place them into opening in pump module (Fig.
19).
(2) Push regulator into opening in pump module.
Fig. 16 Fuel Pump Module Lock Nut Removal
Fig. 17 Fuel Pump Module Removal
Fig. 18 Fuel Pressure Regulator
14 - 14 FUEL SYSTEMNS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(3) Fold tangs on regulator retainer over tabs on
housing.
FUEL PUMP INLET STRAINER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump
Module Removal in this section.
(2) Using a thin straight blade screwdriver, pry
back the locking tabs on fuel pump reservoir and
remove the strainer (Fig. 20).
(3) Remove strainer O-ring from the fuel pump
reservoir body.
(4) Remove any contaminants in the fuel tank by
washing the inside of the fuel tank.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate the strainer O-ring with clean engine
oil.
(2) Insert strainer O-ring into outlet of strainer so
that it sits evenly on the step inside the outlet.
(3) Push strainer onto the inlet of the fuel pump
reservoir body. Make sure the locking tabs on thereservoir body lock over the locking tangs on the
strainer.
(4) Install fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump
Module Installation in this section.
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
REMOVAL
Remove fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump
Module in this section.
(1) Depress retaining tab and remove the fuel
pump/level sensor connector from theBOTTOMof
the fuel pump module electrical connector (Fig. 21).
NOTE: The pump module harness on TOP of flange
is not serviceable or removable.
(2) Pull off blue locking wedge (Fig. 22).
(3) Using a small screwdriver lift locking finger
away from terminal and push terminal out of connec-
tor (Fig. 23).
Fig. 19 Fuel Pressure Regulator O-rings
Fig. 20 Inlet Strainer Removal
Fig. 21 Fuel Pump/Level Sensor Electrical
Connector
Fig. 22 Wire Terminal Locking Wedge
NSFUEL SYSTEM 14 - 15
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Position fuel tank on transmission jack. Con-
nect pressure relief/rollover valve hose. Connect fuel
filler tube vent hose and replace clamp.
(2) Raise tank into position and carefully work
filler tube into tank. A light coating of clean engine
oil on the tube end may be used to aid assembly.
(3) Feed filler vent line thru frame rail. Careful
not to cross lines.
(4) Tighten strap bolts to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.)
torque. Remove transmission jack.
(5) Tighten filler hose clamp to 3.3 N´m (30 in.
lbs.).
CAUTION: Ensure straps are not twisted or bent
before or after tightening strap nuts.
(6) Connect fuel pump/module electrical connector.
Place retainer in locked position.
(7) Lubricate the fuel supply line with clean 30
weight engine oil, install the quick connect fuel fit-
ting. Refer to Tube/Fitting Assembly in the Fuel
Delivery section of this Group.
(8) Attach filler line to filler tube. Pull on connec-
tor to make sure of connection.
(9) Fill fuel tank, replace cap, and connect battery
negative cable.
CAUTION: When using the ASD Fuel System Test,
the ASD relay and fuel pump relay remain energized
for 7 minutes or until the test is stopped, or until
the ignition switch is turned to the Off position.
(10) Use the DRB scan tool ASD Fuel System Test
to pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks.
FUEL INJECTOR RAILÐ2.4L
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release procedure
before servicing or starting repairs.Refer to
Fuel System Pressure Release Procedure in this sec-
tion.
(2) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(3) Remove air cleaner inlet hose from throttle
body.
(4) Remove throttle cable and speed control cable
(if equipped) from throttle lever.
(5) Remove throttle cables from bracket by com-
pressing retaining tabs.
(6) Remove connector from throttle position sensor.
(7) Remove connector from idle air control motor.
(8) Remove vacuum lines from intake plenum fit-
tings (Fig. 31) and (Fig. 32).(9) Remove connector from intake air temperature
sensor (Fig. 32).
(10) Remove connector from MAP sensor (Fig. 33).
(11) Remove fuel hose quick connect fitting from
the chassis tube (Fig. 34).Refer to Fuel Hoses,
Clamps and Quick Connect Fittings in this Sec-
tion.Place a shop towel under the connections to
absorb any fuel spilled from the fitting.
Fig. 31 Vacuum Fitting on Rear of Intake Manifold
Fig. 32 Electrical and Vacuum Connections
14 - 18 FUEL SYSTEMNS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
WARNING: WRAP A SHOP TOWEL AROUND
HOSES TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE.
(12) Remove bolt holding bottom of intake support
bracket.
(13) Remove intake manifold screws (Fig. 35).
(14) Remove fuel rail attaching bolts.
(15) Remove fuel rail. Be careful not to damage
the injector O-rings upon removal from their ports.
INSTALLATION
(1) Ensure injector holes are clean. Replace
O-rings if damaged.
(2) Lubricate injector O-rings with a drop of clean
engine oil to ease installation.(3) Put the tip of each injector into their ports.
Push the assembly into place until the injectors are
seated in the ports.
(4) Install the fuel rail mounting bolts. Tighten
bolts to 22 N´m (200 in. lbs.) torque (Fig. 35).
(5) Install a new intake manifold gasket.
(6) Position intake manifold.
(7) Tighten retaining bolts starting at center and
progressing outward in both directions to 23 N´m
(200 in. lbs.) (Fig. 35). Repeat this procedure until all
bolts are at specified torque.
(8) Install fuel hose quick connector fitting to chas-
sis tubes.Refer to Fuel Hoses, Clamps and
Quick Connect Fittings in this Section.Push the
fitting onto the chassis tube until it clicks into place.
Pull on the fitting to ensure complete insertion.
(9) Reverse removal procedures Step 2 thru Step
12 for installation.
CAUTION: When using the ASD Fuel System Test,
the ASD relay and fuel pump relay remain energized
for 7 minutes or until the test is stopped, or until
the ignition switch is turned to the Off position.
(10) With the ignition key in ON position, access
the DRB scan tool ASD Fuel System Test to pressur-
ize the fuel system. Check for leaks.
FUEL INJECTOR RAILÐ3.0L
WARNING: THE 3.0L MPI FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER
A CONSTANT PRESSURE OF APPROXIMATELY 330
KPA (48 PSI). PERFORM FUEL PRESSURE
RELEASE PROCEDURE BEFORE SERVICING THE
FUEL RAIL OR FUEL INJECTORS.
REMOVAL
(1) Perform the Fuel Pressure Release Procedure.
(2) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Fig. 33 Map SensorÐ2.4L
Fig. 34 Fuel Line Quick Disconnect
Fig. 35 Intake Manifold Attaching Points
NSFUEL SYSTEM 14 - 19
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(10) Remove air intake plenum to intake manifold
mounting fasteners (Fig. 41).
(11) Remove ignition coil.
(12) Remove air intake plenum (Fig. 42).
(13) Cover intake manifold while servicing injector
fuel rail.
(14) Disconnect fuel injector wiring harness from
engine wiring harness.
CAUTION: Do not damage the injector O-Rings
when removing the injectors and fuel rail assembly.
(15) Remove fuel rail mounting bolts. Lift fuel rail
assembly off of intake manifold.
INSTALLATION
(1) Ensure injectors are seated into the receiver
cup of fuel rail with lock ring in place.
(2) Make sure the injector holes in the manifold
are clean.
(3) To ease installation, lubricate injector O-ring
with a drop of clean engine oil.
(4) Put the tip of each injector into their ports.
Push the assembly into place until the injectors are
seated in the ports.(5) Install fuel rail attaching bolts. Tighten bolts to
13 N´m (115 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Install fuel supply and return tube holddown
bolt and the vacuum crossover tube holddown bolt.
Tighten bolts to 10 N´m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(7) Connect fuel injector wiring harness to engine
wiring harness.
(8) Remove covering from lower intake manifold
and clean surface.
(9) Place intake manifold gasketswith beaded
sealerupon lower manifold. Put air intake in place.
Install ignition coil. Install attaching fasteners and
tighten to 13 N´m (115 in. lbs.) torque.
(10) Connect fuel line to fuel rail.
(11) Connect vacuum harness to air intake ple-
num.
(12) Connect coolant temperature sensor electrical
connector to sensor.
(13) Connect PCV and brake booster supply hose
to intake plenum.
(14) Connect idle air control motor and Throttle
Position Sensor (TPS) electrical connectors.
(15) Connect vacuum vapor harness to throttle
body.
(16) Install throttle cable.
(17) Install air inlet resonator.
(18) Connect negative cable to battery.
CAUTION: When using the ASD Fuel System Test,
the ASD relay and fuel pump relay remain energized
for 7 minutes or until the test is stopped, or until
the ignition switch is turned to the Off position.
(19) With the ignition key in ON position, access
the DRB scan tool ASD Fuel System Test to pressur-
ize the fuel system. Check for leaks.
FUEL INJECTOR RAILÐ3.3/3.8L
WARNING: THE 3.3/3.8L MPI FUEL SYSTEM IS
UNDER A CONSTANT PRESSURE OF APPROXI-
MATELY 330 KPA (49 PSI), 3.3L USES APPROXI-
MATELY 379 KPA (55 PSI). PERFORM FUEL
PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE BEFORE SER-
VICING THE FUEL RAIL OR FUEL INJECTORS.
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release proce-
dure.
(2) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(3) Remove intake manifold cover.
(4) Remove air inlet resonator (Fig. 36).
(5) Remove throttle cable and speed control cable
(if equipped) (Fig. 43) from throttle lever and
bracket.
Fig. 41 Air Intake Plenum to Intake Manifold
Attaching Fasteners
Fig. 42 Removing Air Intake Plenum
NSFUEL SYSTEM 14 - 21
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(13) Remove Direct Ignition System (DIS) coils
(Fig. 49).
(14) Remove generator bracket to intake manifold
bolt.(15) Remove intake mounting manifold bolts and
rotate manifold back over rear valve cover (Fig. 50).
(16) Cover intake manifold with suitable cover
when servicing (Fig. 51).
(17) Remove fuel tube retainer bracket screw and
fuel rail attaching bolts (Fig. 51). Spread the retainer
bracket to allow fuel tube removal clearance.
(18) Disconnect camshaft position sensor (Fig. 52)
and engine coolant temperature sensor.
(19) Remove fuel rail. Be careful not to damage
the injector O-rings upon removal from their ports
(Fig. 53).
INSTALLATION
(1) Ensure injector holes are clean. Replace
O-rings if damaged.
(2) Lubricate injector O-rings with a drop of clean
engine oil to ease installation.
(3) Put the tip of each injector into their ports.
Push the assembly into place until the injectors are
seated in the ports.
Fig. 47 Map Sensor
Fig. 48 Fuel Line Quick Disconnect
Fig. 49 Ignition Coils
Fig. 50 Intake Manifold Bolts
Fig. 51 Fuel Rail Attaching Bolts
NSFUEL SYSTEM 14 - 23
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)