Fuel pump location

Tiny
CRISTINA MOORE MCALARY
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  • 2003 KIA SPECTRA
  • 100,000 MILES
Where is the fuel pump located in my car listed above? Is it in the fuel tank?
Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 AT 5:03 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It is in the fuel tank. The good news is that the tank doesn't need removed to replace the pump. There is an access port under the rear seat. Here are the directions for replacing the unit. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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2003 Kia Spectra L4-1.8L
Fuel Pump Removal and Installation
Vehicle Powertrain Management Fuel Delivery and Air Induction Fuel Pump Service and Repair Procedures Fuel Pump Removal and Installation
FUEL PUMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Fuel delivery module

Removal

WARNING: Fuel is explosive. An empty fuel tank can still contain explosive gases. Supply adequate ventilation to the work area. Do not smoke and keep sparks and open flames away. Purge fumes from the tank as soon as possible.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove rear seat cushion.
3. Disconnect fuel delivery module connector.

Pic 1

4. Remove three screws attaching access cover.
5. Remove rubber grommet and wires from access cover and remove access cover.

Pic 2

6. Disconnect two fuel hoses from fuel delivery module.

Pic 3

7. Remove six screws attaching fuel delivery module and remove fuel delivery module from fuel tank.

Installation

pic 4

1. Install fuel delivery module and tighten six screws.

Tightening torque: 7.7 - 12.2 lb-ft (10.8 - 16.7 N.M, 1.1 - 1.7 kg-m)

2. Reconnect two fuel hoses to fuel delivery module.
3. Install rubber grommet and wire onto access cover.
4. Install access cover and tighten three screws.

Tightening torque: 7.7 - 12.2 lb-ft (10.8 - 16.7 N.M, 1.1 - 1.7 kg-m)

5. Reconnect one connector to fuel delivery module.
6. Position wires and secure to floor with tape.
7. Install rear seat cushion.
8. Raise vehicle.
9. Reconnect canister close valve connector.
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Connect negative battery cable.

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Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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