Friday, March 21, 2014
How to Install an Electric Fuel Pump in a 1997 Ford 7 3
A 1997 Ford vehicle may have a variety of engine sizes, including an 8-cylinder 7.3-liter diesel engine. This engine is in the larger pickup trucks, such as a F-250 or F-350. The 1997 Ford 7.3-liter engine uses fuel injection and requires a high-pressure electric fuel pump. The fuel pump in a Ford diesel engine is accessible from the engine compartment and its replacement requires you to first relieve the pressure in the fuel system.
Instructions
- 1
Disconnect both ground cables from the battery with a socket wrench to prevent accidental sparking from the battery. Loosen the filler cap for the fuel tank by 1/2 turn to relieve the pressure in the fuel tank. Open the filler cap completely.
2Raise the vehicle with a floor jack and support it on jack stands. Locate the electrical connector for the fuel pump in the engine compartment. It is behind the fuel pump and next to the frame rail. Detach the electrical connector from the fuel pump.
3Locate the retaining clip for the fuel line to the fuel pump. Slide the retaining clip off of the quick connect fitting for the fuel line. Remove the fuel pumps fuel line from the fuel pump with the fuel line tool.
4Remove the clips for the brake line from the bracket of the fuel pump. Disconnect the pinch bolt on the mounting bracket with a socket wrench and spread the bracket open. Detach the fuel pump from its mounting bracket.
5Install the new fuel pump by performing steps one through four in reverse order. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks.
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