Vanguard BIG BLOCK M540000, Repair Manual, Page: 61 / 168

Fuel Pump Module
1. Disconnect the fuel pump module electrical connector ( A ,
Figure 60). Lift the tab within the connector then remove
the connector from the fuel pump module.
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2. Remove the fuel vent line ( B ) from the fuel pump.
a. Squeeze the tangs on the vacuum line clamp and
slide along hose away from the module.
b. Remove the vacuum line from the module.
3. Remove the fuel feed line ( C ) to the injectors.
a. Depress the tabs on either side of the fuel line
connector.
b. With the tabs depressed, pull the fuel line off of the
fuel pump module port.
NOTE: Wrap a shop towel around the fuel lines (feed and
supply) to catch any fuel spillage.
4. Remove the fuel supply line (
D ) from the lift pump to the
fuel pump module.
a. Squeeze the tangs on the fuel supply line clamp
and slide along the hose away from the fuel pump
module.
b. Remove the fuel supply line from the fuel pump
module port.
5. If your engine is a vertical-shaft engine, proceed as
follows. If your engine is a horizontal-shaft engine, skip to
step 7.
6. On a vertical-shaft engine, the fuel pump module to
module mounting bracket bolts ( A , Figure 61) are
accessible at this point. Remove the 3 fuel pump module
fasteners and set the fuel pump module aside.
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7. On a horizontal-shaft engine, remove the 3 fuel pump
module bracket to support bracket fasteners.
8. Remove the 3 fuel pump module to module bracket
fasteners ( A , Figure 62). Set fuel pump module aside.
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