It obviously sounds like Blade has never done this before. Any one who has ever changed a fuel pump or removed the tank knows
DO NOT USE A SCREWDRIVER OR ANYTHING ELSE MADE OF STEEL TO REMOVE THE RETAINING RING :-o :-o :-o :-o :-o :-o
You must use a non-ferrous metal (does not contain iron) like copper or aluminum to remove the retaining ring. If you do use a steel punch, a screwdriver, or even the head of the hammer, you WILL create a spark that will MOST LIKELY BLOW YOU UP. Aluminum and copper will work well as they do not spark when struck.
Before you change your fuel pump, check the following
Fuel Pressure Regulator
Timing Belt
Clean your intake
These are simple things that are easy to do and cheap to replace. If you have access to one, get a fuel pressure guage and check the fuel pressure at the fuel rail.
If you are set on changing that filter, I would recommend just changing the whole pump. I don´t even know if you can just buy that filter.
To do this:
Disconnect the Battery
Remove rear seat
Unscrew the access panel
Disconnect the harness
Touch the frame of your car to get rid of any static electricity which will ALSO
BLOW YOU UP
USING A NON FERROUS METAL remove the retaining ring by hammering counter clock wise. I recommend having a spare retaining ring -which is not included in the kit- as when I changed my it broke since it was rusted through. It also took a day for me to get another one, it wasn´t an on the shelf part. So make sure you have one first.
Using a small brush, remove any debris on top. If any debris gets in the tank, it will most surely cause you grief later when it plugs up the in tank filter.
Remove the pump assembly. This will require a bit of ´finess´ to jiggle out of the opening. Watch out for the fuel level sending unit.
Change the pump. Once out of the tank it just pops out of the bracket.
Installation is the reverse.
When re-installing, put a bit of grease or oil on the new seal to aid in installation.
Also, make sure that your trouble light is in good condition. Any sparks from that and you will again blow yorself up. In addition to any good work area, make sure you have proper ventilation, gas fumes apart from being explosive make you really high. :-o
As nerv racking as that sounds, it is a really easy job as long as you take the proper precautions.
Good Luck
Matt
