Kia 353202G740 High Pressure Pump

On Sportage models, the fuel pump assembly holds four essential fuel parts - the filter, pump, pressure regulator, and gauge sending unit. Before you can take out the assembly, begin by removing the fuel pump unit from your vehicle. After that, take off the old fuel filter and the fuel pressure regulator or fuel gauge sending unit. First put the filter, regulator, or sending unit onto the fuel pump, and then put in the entire fuel pump assembly. You'll find the fuel gauge sending unit for the right half of the fuel tank under the right access cover that's on top of this tank segment. Start by lifting the rear seat cushion from its place, and then the carpet underneath. Loosen the access cover screws and pull out the cover. First, pull out the electrical plug and tube attachment point for the fuel vacuum line, then twist out the bolts that hold the fuel gauge's mounting place to the fuel tank and remove the unit. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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

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.

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.

Remove the access cover screws and remove the cover, then disconnect the fuel supply line and suction line quick-connect fittings from the pump, remove the bolts from the fuel pump mounting flange and remove the pump assembly from the fuel tank.

When turning the ignition switch to ON, a brief whirring noise should emanate for about two seconds as the pump activates and pressurizes the system.