Fuel Pump: Installation

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation
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  1. Install the fuel pump strainer (7) to the fuel pump (11). Use a new locking ring (10). See Figure .
  2. Apply gasoline to fuel pump "O" ring (12), and install to the fuel pump.
  3. Install the fuel pump (11) in to the fuel filter assembly (13). See Figure .
  4. Apply gasoline to fuel pressure regulator "O" ring (5), and install to the fuel pressure regulator (6).
  5. Install the fuel pressure regulator in to the fuel filter assembly.
  6. Connect fuel pump harness connector (4). Ensure connections are secure at the fuel pump and the top cap (2) of the sender assembly. See Figure .
  7. Install the fuel sender assembly top cap (2) to the fuel filter assembly (13). The fuel sender assembly end caps snap into place. See Figure .
  8. Install the fuel level sensor (3) to the fuel sender assembly.
  9. Connect the fuel level sensor harness connector.
  10. Position lower cushion (8) on bottom of fuel pump, and install lower cap (9) to fuel filter assembly. See Figure .
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