Can a fuel pump be replaced in a protege?
Can a fuel pump be replaced in a protege?
Some in-tank fuel pumps are difficult to replace, because the fuel tank needs to be removed. However, the Protege has a convenient fuel pump access door mounted beneath the rear seat, which makes the process fairly easy compared with some other vehicles. The procedure is applicable to all Protege model years from 1990 to 1998.
How do you relieve fuel system pressure in a protege?
Crank the Protege’s engine to begin relieving the fuel system pressure. Remove the rear seat cushion by pulling the straps protruding from beneath the seat. Remove the Phillips-head screws from the fuel pump access cover. Lift the cover away. Disconnect the visible electrical connection attached to the fuel pump access cover.
How do you replace fuel pump access cover?
Replace the fuel pump access cover. Tighten the cover’s screws. Replace the rear seat cushion. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Insert the key into the ignition. Turn the key to “On” for approximately 10 seconds, then turn it off. Repeat the process once to rebuild the fuel system pressure.
How to remove negative battery cable from fuel pump?
Disconnect the visible electrical connection attached to the fuel pump access cover. Wait for the engine to stall, and then turn the engine off and remove the key. Open the hood and unhook the negative battery cable (-) with your pliers. Set the cable aside. Unhook the fuel supply and return hoses attached to the fuel pump.
Some in-tank fuel pumps are difficult to replace, because the fuel tank needs to be removed. However, the Protege has a convenient fuel pump access door mounted beneath the rear seat, which makes the process fairly easy compared with some other vehicles. The procedure is applicable to all Protege model years from 1990 to 1998.
Crank the Protege’s engine to begin relieving the fuel system pressure. Remove the rear seat cushion by pulling the straps protruding from beneath the seat. Remove the Phillips-head screws from the fuel pump access cover. Lift the cover away. Disconnect the visible electrical connection attached to the fuel pump access cover.
Replace the fuel pump access cover. Tighten the cover’s screws. Replace the rear seat cushion. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Insert the key into the ignition. Turn the key to “On” for approximately 10 seconds, then turn it off. Repeat the process once to rebuild the fuel system pressure.
Disconnect the visible electrical connection attached to the fuel pump access cover. Wait for the engine to stall, and then turn the engine off and remove the key. Open the hood and unhook the negative battery cable (-) with your pliers. Set the cable aside. Unhook the fuel supply and return hoses attached to the fuel pump.
