Kia Forte: Fuel Delivery System / Fuel Pump

Kia Forte 2019-2023 (BD) Service Manual / Engine Control / Fuel System / Fuel Delivery System / Fuel Pump

Specifications

Specification

Items		Specification
Current (A)		Max. 6.0
Supply Voltage (V)		12
Low Pressure Fuel Line	bar	3.3 - 3.7
	kPa	323 - 363
	kgf/cm²	3.29 - 3.70
	psi	46.84 - 52.64

Fuel Sender

Position	Resistance(Ω)	Capacity (ℓ)
E	298 - 305	2.7
1/2	85.5 - 87.5	23.4
F	14 - 16	44.1

Repair procedures

Inspection

Fuel Pump Motor

1.	Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.

2.	Remove the fuel pump assembly.

Check motor operation by fuel pump connector (A) connecting power (No.4) and ground (No.5).

Pin No.	Description
1	Fuel sender ground (-)
2	-
3	Fuel sender signal (+)
4	Fuel pump motor (+)
5	Fuel pump motor (-)

Fuel Sender

1.	Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.

2.	Remove the fuel pump assembly.

Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 3 of sender connector (A) at each float level.

Pin No.	Description
1	Fuel sender ground (-)
2	-
3	Fuel sender signal (+)
4	Fuel pump motor (+)
5	Fuel pump motor (-)

Also check that the resistance changes smoothly when the float is moved from "E" to "F".

Position	Resistance(Ω)	Capacity (ℓ)
E	298 - 305	2.7
1/2	85.5 - 87.5	23.4
F	14 - 16	44.1

Removal and Installation

1.	Release the residual pressure in the fuel line. (Refer the Fuel Delivery system - "Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line")

2.	Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.

3.	Remove the rear seat cushion. (Refer to Body - "Rear Seat assembly")

4.	Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).

5.	Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A).

6.	Disconnect the fuel feed quick-connector (B) and the vapor hose quick - connector (C).

7.	Remove the plate cover (A) after removing the installation bolts and then remove the fuel pump from the fuel tank

8.	Remove the fuel pump.

9.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

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