How To Replace 2011 Fiesta Fuel Pump

HokieBill · Sep 6, 2011

This will show you how to replace the fuel pump on the 2011 Fiesta.

The only tool you need is a screw driver.

So here we go:

1. Remove the rear seat cushion. There are two clips just under the front edge of the seat about 8" or 10" in from either side and 1.5" to 2" from the front edge. You might be able to see them if you have a mirror and a flashlight but you can feel them under the front edge of the seat. They both push toward the passenger side of the car to release the seat cushion while you are pulling it up.

Here is the passenger side

And driver side

Here is the clip after the seat is removed

Once the clips are loose you have to push the cushion towards the rear of the car and then lift up to get the seat cushion out.

Here you can see the three clips at the rear of the seat cushion

Here is a close-up of one of the clips

After the seat is out it looks like this

2. Now pull out the 8" dia. rubber cover

3. Unplug the electrical connection.

4. Unclip the blue clip on the fuel line.

5. Use a screw driver and hammer to tap the 6" dia. locking ring counterclock-wise. You're done.

3Mach1 · Sep 6, 2011

Thanks for sharing. That is so simple that the labor should be next to nothing if you pay to have it done. Im in the early process of needing a fuel pump for my Mustang and its going to be a PITA. Have to drop the tank, buy a special fuel line tool and bribe somebody to help me.

After looking the job over I thought why didnt they put access to the pump through the bottom of the trunk?

HokieBill · Sep 7, 2011

Bummer on the 'stang. My '92 Escort was like the Fiesta. My '01 Focus was like your 'stang. Go figure

woodman411 · Sep 6, 2011

Good information, but may I ask, what happened to your fuel pump, and was this not covered under warranty?

GapBoyPCS · Sep 6, 2011

I think he originally intended to take out the rear seats for a flat storage area. Since the fuel pump was right there, it was one of those "well, since you're there already..." moments and decided to share.

PS> HokieBill: Is all that all dog hair on the carpeting?

petraman · Sep 6, 2011

It's really funny, most cars are becoming harder and harder to work on, but the Fiesta looks like one of the easiest cars to work on that I've ever owned... Too bad it's going to be a while until it needs fixed!

grafxman · Sep 6, 2011

Wait 'til you have an electrical problem!

Iceracer · Sep 6, 2011

I as going to ask, "Why are you replacing the fuel pump and why are you doing it your self, since it would be a warranty item"
I see that wasn't your intent.

My ZX2SR was like that also.

iamz · Sep 6, 2011

You need to buy a black lab.

bneale · Sep 6, 2011

I was wondering, how heavy is that rear seat you removed? 10 - 20 lbs?

You may have just helped me shed some extra weight for Autocrossing. I was planning on pulling all the headrests when I race, but this looks like an easy thing to take out and put back again.

Of course, I'll have to check the rules of ST first. But I think it can be removed.

EDIT: You just go me thinking. If that's where the fuel tank is on a Fiesta, where in the hell did Honda hide it on the Fit? If seats fold to the floor, where did the tank go?

bneale

gfenn11 · Sep 6, 2011

The tank is underneath the drivers seat.

Norm201 · Nov 11, 2011

This procedure is very interesting and helpful. But I would like to know if there are any precautions to be taken about the electrical system before starting this R & R? Should not the battery be disconnected? And if so when battery is re-installed will all functions return to normal? Will the dealer need to re-establish any computer instructions?

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