
(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
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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
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(4) Push level sensor signal and ground terminals
out of the connector (Fig. 24).
(5) Insert a screwdriver between the fuel pump
module and the top of the level sensor housing (Fig.
25). Push level sensor down slightly.
(6) Slide level sensor wires through opening fuel
pump module (Fig. 26).(7) Slide level sensor out of installation channel in
module.
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert level sensor wires into bottom of opening
in module.
(2) Wrap wires into groove in back of level sensor
(Fig. 27).
(3) While feeding wires into guide grooves, slide
level sensor up into channel until it snaps into place
(Fig. 28). Ensure tab at bottom of sensor locks in
place.
(4) Install level sensor wires in connector. Push
the wires up through the connector and then pull
them down until they lock in place. Ensure signal
and ground wires are installed in the correct posi-
tion.
(5) Install locking wedge on connector.
(6) Push connector up into bottom of fuel pump
module electrical connector.
Fig. 23 Wire Terminal Locking Finger
Fig. 24 Removing Wires From Connector
Fig. 25 Loosening Level Sensor
Fig. 26 Level Sensor Removal/Installation
Fig. 27 Groove in Back Side of Level Sensor
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(7) Install fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump
Module in this section.
FUEL TANK
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.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove fuel filler cap and perform Fuel Sys-
tem Pressure Release procedure.
(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) Disconnect both the fuel fill and fuel vent rub-
ber hoses at the fuel tank.(7) Disconnect fuel supply lines from the steel sup-
ply line.
The fuel pump module electrical connector
has a retainer that locks it in place.
(8) Slide fuel pump module electrical connector
lock to unlock (Fig. 29).
(9) Push down on connector retainer (Fig. 30) and
pull connector off module.
(10) Use a transmission jack to support fuel tank.
Remove bolts from fuel tank straps.
(11) Lower tank slightly. Carefully remove filler
hose from tank.
(12) Lower the fuel tank. Disconnect pressure
relief/rollover valve hose at the front of tank. Remove
clamp and remove fuel filler tube vent hose. Remove
fuel tank from vehicle.
Fig. 28 Installation Channel
Fuel Tank
Fig. 29 Fuel Line Retainers and Pump Connector
Lock
Fig. 30 Pump Module Connector Retainer and Lock
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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
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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
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
Fuel Pump Module Locknut.....58N´m(43ft.lbs.)
Fuel Tank Strap Bolts.........54N´m(40ft.lbs.)
Fuel Rail BoltsÐ2.4L........22N´m(200 in. lbs.)
Fuel Rail BoltsÐ3.0L.........13N´m(115in.lbs.)
Fuel Rail BoltsÐ3.3/3.8L.......10N´m(95in.lbs.)
Fuel Tube Holddown BoltsÐ3.0L..........22N´m
(200 in. lbs.)
Fuel Tube Holddown Screw......4N´m(35in.lbs.)
Intake Manifold BoltsÐ2.4L . . .22 N´m (200 in. lbs.)
Intake Manifold BoltsÐ3.0L . . .13 N´m (115 in. lbs.)
Intake Manifold BoltsÐ3.3/3.8L...........28N´m
(250 in. lbs.)
Accelerator Pedal to Dash Nuts...........12N´m
(105 in. lbs.)
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
Vehicle Liters U.S. Gallons
NS 75.O 20
Nominal refill capacities are shown. A variation may be
observed from vehicle to vehicle due to manufacturing
tolerance and refill procedure.
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The crankshaft position sensor is located in the
transaxle housing, above the vehicle speed sensor
(Fig. 10). The bottom of the sensor is positioned next
to the drive plate.The distance between the bot-
tom of sensor and the drive plate is critical to
the operation of the system. When servicing the
crankshaft position sensor, refer to the appro-
priate Multi-Port Fuel Injection Service Proce-
dures section in this Group.
2.4L
The second crankshaft counterweight has
machined into it two sets of four timing reference
notches and a 60 degree signature notch (Fig. 11).
From the crankshaft position sensor input the PCM
determines engine speed and crankshaft angle (posi-
tion).
The notches generate pulses from high to low in
the crankshaft position sensor output voltage. When
a metal portion of the counterweight aligns with the
crankshaft position sensor, the sensor output voltagegoes low (less than 0.3 volts). When a notch aligns
with the sensor, voltage spikes high (5.0 volts). As a
group of notches pass under the sensor, the output
voltage switches from low (metal) to high (notch)
then back to low.
If available, an oscilloscope can display the square
wave patterns of each voltage pulse. From the width
of the output voltage pulses, the PCM calculates
engine speed. The width of the pulses represent the
amount of time the output voltage stays high before
switching back to low. The period of time the sensor
output voltage stays high before switching back to
low is referred to as pulse width. The faster the
engine is operating, the smaller the pulse width on
the oscilloscope.
By counting the pulses and referencing the pulse
from the 60 degree signature notch, the PCM calcu-
lates crankshaft angle (position). In each group of
timing reference notches, the first notch represents
69 degrees before top dead center (BTDC). The sec-
ond notch represents 49 degrees BTDC. The third
notch represents 29 degrees. The last notch in each
set represents 9 degrees before top dead center
(TDC).
The timing reference notches are machined to a
uniform width representing 13.6 degrees of crank-
shaft rotation. From the voltage pulse width the
PCM tells the difference between the timing refer-
ence notches and the 60 degree signature notch. The
60 degree signature notch produces a longer pulse
width than the smaller timing reference notches. If
the camshaft position sensor input switches from
high to low when the 60 degree signature notch
passes under the crankshaft position sensor, the
PCM knows cylinder number one is the next cylinder
at TDC.
The crankshaft position sensor mounts to the
engine block behind the generator, just above the oil
filter (Fig. 12).
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSORÐPCM
INPUT
The engine coolant temperature sensor is a vari-
able resistor with a range of -40ÉC to 129ÉC (-40ÉF to
265ÉF).
The engine coolant temperature sensor provides an
input voltage to the PCM. As coolant temperature
varies, the sensor resistance changes resulting in a
different input voltage to the PCM.
When the engine is cold, the PCM will demand
slightly richer air/fuel mixtures and higher idle
speeds until normal operating temperatures are
reached.
The engine coolant sensor is also used for cooling
fan control.
Fig. 10 Crankshaft Position Sensor LocationÐ3.0/
3.3/3.8L
Fig. 11 Timing Reference Notches
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)