Kia 353203C210 Fuel Pump Assembly

Drain any residual gasoline from the fuel pump/fuel level sending unit, then place it on a clean workbench in a well-ventilated areCheck the strainer for clogging and replace it if necessary.

Apply engine oil to the high-pressure pump 0-ring and set the pump on the cylinder head.

Inspect the fuel pump inlet strainer for contamination. If it's dirty, try cleaning the strainer with some clean solvent and an old toothbrush. If the strainer is too dirty to be cleaned while it's installed, remove it from the fuel pump/fuel level sending unit and try cleaning it again. If you still can't clean it adequately, replace it.