Warning! Remember that gasoline is a highly flammable liquid! Observe all applicable fire safety precautions when working on power system components. Do not smoke! Do not approach the place of work with an open flame or carrying an unprotected lampshade! Do not service the system in rooms equipped with natural gas-fired heaters equipped with a pilot flame (such as water heaters and clothes dryers). Do not forget that gasoline is classified as a carcinogen, i.e., substances that contribute to the development of cancer! Try to avoid getting fuel on open areas of the body, use rubber protective gloves, in case of accidental unexpected contact with fuel, thoroughly wash your hands with warm water and soap. Clean up spilled fuel immediately and do not store fuel-soaked rags near open flames. Remember that the fuel injection system of models equipped with fuel injection is constantly under pressure. Relieve any residual pressure in the system before attempting to disconnect fuel lines. Wear safety goggles when servicing power system components. Keep a class B fire extinguisher handy at all times!
1. Depressurize the fuel system before servicing any of its components to minimize the risk of fuel ignition and personal injury.
2. Turning the key to the OFF position, turn off the ignition.
3. To relieve excess pressure in the fuel tank, remove the filler cap.
4. On Mirage, Diamante and Galant models from 1994 to 2000. issue remove the rear seat cushion. Remove the service cover in the passenger compartment floor and disconnect the fuel pump electrical wiring.
5. On front-wheel drive (FWD) Galant models 1990÷1993 issue Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector located near the fuel tank.
Note. It is possible that in order to provide access to the connector, the rear of the car will have to be jacked up and placed on props.
6. On all-wheel drive (AWD) Galant models 1990÷1993 issue remove the carpet in the luggage compartment and find the wiring harness connected to the fuel pump access cover. Disconnect the connector.
7. Start the engine and wait for it to stop spontaneously, then turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
8. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Attention! If the stereo system installed in the car is equipped with a security code, before disconnecting the battery, make sure that you have the correct combination to activate the audio system! Connect the electrical wiring to the pump and replace the service cover/lower the vehicle to the ground. On applicable models, install the rear seat cushion/trunk mat.
9. Wrap a rag around the nozzle assembly to be disconnected, prepare paper towels to collect spilled fuel.