Kia Sportage: Fuel Pump

Repair procedures

 Inspection

[Fuel pump]

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then remove battery (-) cable.

2. Remove the fuel pump assembly.

3. Check motor operation by fuel pump connector (A) connecting power (No.4) and ground (No.5).

1. -
2. Fuel sender signal
3. Fuel sender ground
4. Fuel pump motor (+)
5. Fuel pump motor ground

[Fuel sender]

1. Trim the ignition switch OFF, and then remove battery (-) cable.

2. Remove the fuel pump assembly.

3. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals 2 and 3 of sender connector (A) at each float level.

1. -
2. Fuel sender signal
3. Fuel sender ground
4. Fuel pump motor (+)
5. Fuel pump motor ground

4. Also check that the resistance changes smoothly when the float is moved from "E" to "F".

Removal

1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to "Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line" in this group).

2. Remove the rear seat (Refer to "Seat" in BD group).

3. Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).

4. Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).

5. Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (C) and the vapor tube quick-connector (D).

6. Remove locking ring (A) by using the special service tool (B) [No.:09310-2S200].

Fuel pump locking ring loosening torque: Min. 68.65 M.m (Min. 7 kgf.m. Min. 50.6 lb-ft)

7. Remove the fuel pump from the fuel tank.

Installation

1. Installation is reverse of removal.

CAUTION

Be careful of fuel pump direction when installing (Refer to the groove in the fuel tank).

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