Fuel transfer pump – check and replacement

Warning: Diesel fuel is flammable, so take extra precautions when you work on any part of the fuel system. Don’t smoke or allow open flames or bare light bulbs near the work area, and don’t work in a garage where a gas-type appliance (such as a water heater or a clothes dryer) is present. Since diesel fuel is carcinogenic, wear fuel-resistant gloves when there’s a possibility of being exposed to fuel, and, if you spill any fuel on your skin, rinse it off immediately with soap and water. Mop up any spills immediately and do not store diesel fuel-soaked rags where they could ignite. When you perform any kind of work on the fuel system, wear safety glasses and have a Class B type fire extinguisher on hand.

1. The transfer pump is a part of the fuel pump module. This module contains the pump, a filter and the fuel level sensor.

2. The module is located in the fuel tank; see Fuel and exhaust systems – gasoline engines for the check and replace­ment procedures.