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1. P If the terminal is posi tioned as shown in figure P the tang LL should point towards two o clock ae This will help the terminal achieve a positive lock when it is re inserted 19 Insert one violet wire s terminal into marked channel B of the new RACETAONIX bulkhead connector and the other into marked channel D as shown in figure Q The terminal tang points towards the connector s lock The terminal should make a click once inserted indicating that its tang has locked into place properly Gently tug on the violet wires to confirm a positive lock If a terminal slips out of the cavity inspect it for contamination or deformation If all looks OK repeat steps 18 and 19 Cavity E black wire is pump and cavity C gray wire is pump DOUBLE CHECK THE 4 BULKHEAD AND 2 PUMP TERMI NAL POSITIONS TO PREVENT PERMANENT PUMP AND LEVELSENDER DAMAGE ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK FACTORY AND INSTALLER CONNECTIONS 20 Insert the new gray terminal lock so that both ears lock into place on either side of the black connector as shown in figure R1 21 Inspect the male bulkhead connector terminals for corrosion and clean them with fine sandpaper 400 or steel wool if required Plug the black bulkhead connector in until it locks into place as shown in figure R1 22 Replace the orange connector lock as shown in figure R2 Make sure the orange lock is inserted all the way This lock prevents the connector from backing out due2. There should be tension on the dowel Return to step 13 for re tensioning procedure if required Align the mounting dowel over the threaded hole in the fuel pump module Replace the cap screw holding the mounting dowel with the supplied hex key as shown in figure N Make sure the hex key is fully inserted into the cap screw before tightening so that you do not strip the head Make sure the screw turns freely while using the long end of the hex key so that you do not cross thread the cap screw Use the short end of the hex key to tighten the cap screw once it is all the way in Make sure the screw is tight as this must not come loose once in the tank 15 Repeat step 14 for the second bottom dowel connector by pressing down and up on its locking ears located on shown in figure N 17 Release the locking tang on the violet level sender terminals inside the black bulkhead connector by inserting the supplied paper clip into release channel B and D as shown in figure O Make sure the paper clip is fully bottomed in the channel and then remove it Give a O gentle tug on each violet wire and they should slide out from the connector body If they do not come out easily re insert the paper clip and try again Do not try to force the terminals out of their cavities as you may damage them 18 Using a small utility blade gently bend the locking tangs of each violet wire s terminal slightly up as shown in figure
3. please contact your dealer or support racetronix com RACE TROMIUX Research WY Design s Manufactunng Distibulion FPA 002A 1998 LSI F Body High Performance Fuel Pump Assembly Installation Manual 1998 cars with metal fuel tanks only CAUTION This manual is intended to be used in conjunction with the G M factory service manual Please consult the G M manual for precautionary notes torque specs and items that may be beyond the scope of this manual This product is intended to be installed by a qualified automotive service technician Review this entire manual before starting installation Proper safety precautions must be implemented when working with gasoline Always disconnect the negative battery cable before commencing electrical work on a vehicle Observe factory vehicle jacking lifting recommendations and safety precautions Improper installation use or modification of this product voids all warranties Unauthorized duplication and distribution of this manual is prohibited by law l wwweacetronix com 2 Rev 1 03 Aug 2014
4. to vibration Ithe end of a nut driver or socket 1 with its flared end inwards figure U1 23 Slide the ground terminal with the two black wires attached onto the grounding point as shown in figure S Make sure the connector is seated and locked by gently pulling it back It should not come off if the locking dimple has been seated in its hole as shown in figure S 24 Place the supplied small crimp clamp onto the steel feed line Slide the flex fuel line from the RACETRONIX pump assembly onto the steel feed line until the end reaches the top bump as shown in figure T This may require a bit of force as it is a tight fit 25 Slide the crimp clamp over the flex fuel line and position it between the two bumps on the metal fuel feed line as shown in figure T Using a pair of side cutters or fence pliers crimp the clamp as shown in figure U1 and U2 Do not use excessive force which may cut through the crimp clamp 26 Place the filter sock on the bottom of the pump making sure it is fully seated as shown in figure V 27 Place the small lock ring on towards the socket as shown in portion of its body pointing 28 While holding the pump assembly standing up press the small lock ring onto the pump s bottom locating nipple to lock the filter sock into place as shown in figure U2 BE VERY CAREFUL 1 NOT TO DROP amp LOSE THE LOCK RING 29 Using a supplied t
5. utility knife or side cutters gently make a slit or nick shown in figure F Do not cut through the hose which will score the metal tube and prevent a proper seal with the new tube Pull the hose off the a steel line as it is no longer required and is not feeble Sometimes fuel trapped inside the pump will leak out once the hose 1s cut Keep a shop rag handy to absorb any remaining fuel 7 With a firm grip separate the G M fuel pump assembly from the spine of the sending unit by pulling in opposite directions as shown in figure G Lift the fuel pump assembly out and set it aside The fuel pump assembly may contain fuel so be sure to place it in a safe container in order to prevent a fuel spill 8 Place the blade of a slot screwdriver under the ground terminal as shown in figure H to release its spring lock While holding the lock in the released position pull up on the terminal to disconnect it from the spine of the sending unit as shown in figure H as shown in figure I to gently pry it out Sometimes you may have to work both sides of the orange lock in order for it to release itself from the black connector 10 Gently pull back on the black connector s body while using the blade of a slot screwdriver to depress its locking tab as shown in figure J While grasping the connector s body a gentle rocking motion may be required to get it to slide off Do not pull by the wires If the connector does not move
6. COMPONENT CHECKLIST Extra care is taken to ensure that all RACETAOMIX kits are tested and packaged properly Please use the photo and checklist below to familiarize yourself with the kit components and to ensure that you are not missing any of the pieces The F98 fuel pump assembly is comprised of Fuel pump assembly Hexkey Fuel sock adapter Paperclip In tank wiring harness Hose clamp Ot s PATENT PENDING Y 1 Cover the ends of the metal tubes coming out of the sending unit with electrical tape to protect them from getting scratched If the push lock ends become damaged they will leak when inserted back into their female mates 7 Bulkhead apor Pressure h gt Connector Sensor d i Weak moam i EIE Bulkhead Jack e d a NY HeQuialor ae Feed Ki Line Level Sender Return Line Pump Mod f ule E Filter Sock Float Arm REQUIRED TOOLS The following hand tools are required to remove the factory fuel pump module and replace it with the new Racetronix unit Utility or X Acto knife 3 16 Slot screwdriver medium size blade 1 4 Nutdriver or socket with handle optional 5 16 Nutdriver or socket with handle optional rs 4 With a firm grip separate the 2 Place the blade of a slot screwdriver under the floatarm E as shown in figure B1 Gently rotate the screwdriver until the f
7. ie secure the fuel return tube attached to the regulator onto the left side spine of the sender as shown in figure V1 Cut the excess tie flush as shown in figure V2 30 If the tank seal o ring was removed to aid in the assembly slide it back to the top of the sending unit Make sure the tank seal o ring tank has the thin down towards the fuel filter sock as shown in figure W 31 Lock the float arm into the level sender by pressing firmly and straight in so that the arm snaps into the plastic locks as shown in figure X Do not place bending force on the level sensor arm otherwise damage will occur Apply direct force to the arm only in order to lock it into place CAUTIONARY NOTES Run through the entire installation procedure to make sure nothing has been overlooked before installing the sender back into the tank Double check the electrical connections to make sure the correct wires are in the proper cavities Inspect the gas tank for contamination i e sand rust A brown black dirty factory filter sock indicates potential trouble premature pump failure Even a new F 98 LS1 metal tank can contain rust as gas station tanks contain all types of contaminants Fill the tank with at least 10 gallons of fuel and let stand 10 minutes before attempting to run the pump Do not use gas that has been open or sitting for long periods of time i e winter storage as it can contain water which will damage the pump For support
8. loat arm pops straight up and out of the plastic level sender Place the arm in a safe place until your installation is complete so that it does not get bent CAUTION A bent float arm will give false fuel level readings on your dash gauge 3 Place the blade of a slot screwdriver under the fuel sock nipple as shown in figure C Gently rotate the screwdriver until the fuel sock nipple starts to slide off Place the slot screwdriver on the opposite side of the fuel sock nipple and do the same Once the fuel sock nipple is about half way off the fuel pump s inlet you may gently pull the sock off by pulling straight down with a slight rotating motion If the sock does not come off easily use the slot screwdriver to further loosen the nipple fuel sock from the return line as shown in figure D This requires a moderate amount of force You may leave the sock attached to the return line during the installation but we have found it easier with it out of the way 5 Release the connector s two adjacent locking ears by lifting them away from the socket body as shown in figure E Once both ears are lifted gently pull back on the connector to re unplug it If you find the locking afi ears too hard to grasp with your fingers a slot screwdriver can be used to gently pry them back in the plastic outlet hose as J 9 Place the blade of a slot screwdriver under the orange lock 6 Using a
9. make sure that you are applying enough force with the screwdriver on the black locking tab to keep it down This will allow it to pass under the lock hole in the metal bracket Once the lock is released the black connector will slide easily off as shown in figure J He remove the two bottom fuel pump 16 Remove the gray terminal lock from the black bulkhead both sides of the connector as 11 Using the supplied hex key FAONIX module mounting dowels as shown in figure K Make sure that the hex key is inserted all the way so you do not strip the cap screws ce e a 12 Bending the FSU s spine to remove the old fuel pump module causes excessive clearance between the upper and lower sets of rubber bumpers Tension is required to properly hold the fuel pump module in place To retension the module gently bend the bottom L portion up as shown in figure L very slightly About 3 8 inch in recovered distance is required for proper tension If you are unsure of how much to bend the spine do so in small incre ments The tension can be checked in the next few steps and if required you can always apply more Do not over tension the spine 13 Slide the RACETAONIX fuel pump module into the two upper rubber bumpers as shown in figure M 14 Slide a mounting dowel on to a lower rubber bumper Gently pull back the fuel pump module and place its edge onto the mounting dowel s edge
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