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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2003 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 5.0L and 5.7L 🢒 Fuel Strainer Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 763441 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  3. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  4. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
  5. Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
  6. Note the position of the fuel strainer on the fuel pump.
  7. Support the fuel sender assembly with one hand and grasp the strainer with the other hand.
  8. Pull the strainer off the fuel pump. Discard the strainer after inspection.
  9. Inspect the strainer. Replace a contaminated strainer and clean the fuel tank.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 763441 Size: SH
  1. Install a new fuel strainer (2) in the same position as noted during disassembly. Push the strainer on the bottom of the fuel pump until the strainer is fully seated.
  2. Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
  3. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
  4. Refill the fuel tank.
  5. Install the fuel filler cap.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
  7. Inspect for leaks:
    8. 7.1. Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds.
    7.2. Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds.
    7.3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    7.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.