Can Am X3 Fuel Pump Replacement

Installation instructions for the Can Am X3 Fuel Pump Replacement on the Can-Am Maverick X3. Parts, tools, and full procedure.

Category
Fuel Systems
Revision
REV_021926

Before you start

Note
  • Different models take different size fuel pumps, the process is the same for all.
  • It is best to syphon all fuel out of the tank prior to starting this job.
Caution

Model Specific fuel pump relay harness must be installed prior to powering up the dash or starting the vehicle–failure to do so will damage your ECU.

In the box

Parts and tools

Can Am X3 Fuel Pump Replacement

Included parts

  • Replacement Fuel Pump
  • (Model Specific): Relay Harness
  • (Model Specific): Fuel Hose
  • (Model Specific): Filter Sock
  • (Model Specific): Fuse

Required tools

  • Torx Sockets
  • Siphon Pump
  • Screwdriver
  • Rags
  • Metric Sockets

Procedure

Installation

  1. Step 1

    Remove the upper dash on the passenger side. There will be (2) push darts and (5) T-30 screws.

    Remove the upper dash on the passenger side.
  2. Step 2

    Remove the fuel pump bracket, remove (2) screws using a 10mm socket.

    Remove the fuel pump bracket, remove (2) screws using a 10mm socket.
  3. Step 3

    Take note where the arrow on the fuel pump hat is in relation to the fuel tank. Remove the silver safety clip on the electrical connector, then remove plug. Remove the blue safety clip on the fuel connector, press the black quick connect and remove the fuel hose.

    Take note where the arrow on the fuel pump hat is in relation to the fuel tank.
    Remove the blue safety clip on the fuel connector, press the black quick connect and remove the fuel hose.
  4. Step 4

    Remove the fuel pump nut, be careful not to damage it. The fuel pump assembly has springs so the hat might spring up about one inch.

    Note

    If you are changing fuel octane, now is the time to drain your fuel tank!

  5. Step 5

    Once the fuel pump assembly is removed, drain the surge tank. Bring the fuel pump assembly to a clean workspace. Unplug the fuel pump electrical connector.

    Unplug the fuel pump electrical connector.
  6. Step 6

    Carefully push down 1 tab at a time on the surge tank, work your way around the top of the surge tank hat. Total of (3) tabs. DO NOT BREAK THE TABS!. Once complete you can slowly pull the top surge tank away from the lower half. BE CAREFUL!

    Carefully push down 1 tab at a time on the surge tank, work your way around the top of the surge tank hat.
  7. Step 7

    Slide the top hat away from the surge tank. The fuel pump may come with the hat or stay in the surge tank. Remove the fuel pump and rubber grommet from the hat. Reinstall the rubber grommet into the fuel hat with dielectric grease. Install the supplied fuel pump. Reinstall the lid to the basket and install the fuel pump assembly back into the car.

    The fuel pump may come with the hat or stay in the surge tank.
    Reinstall the rubber grommet into the fuel hat with dielectric grease.
  8. Step 8

    Install the new pump into the bottom surge tank. Make sure both tabs are locked into place. The pump shouldn’t move when properly locked into place.

    Install the new pump into the bottom surge tank.
  9. Step 9

    Reinstall the hat to the surge tank. You may need to align the fuel pump. Click all (3) clips back together. Install the fuel pump connector, you will hear a click.

    Install the fuel pump connector, you will hear a click.
  10. Step 10

    Reinstall the fuel pump assembly back into the tank. Line up the arrow on the fuel hat to the square box on the fuel tank. This will make sure the fuel float reads correctly.

    Line up the arrow on the fuel hat to the square box on the fuel tank.
  11. Step 11

    2018-2026 (non 2021+ RR) install the supplied relay in line with the fuel pump, one connector will go the OEM harness and one connector will go to the fuel pump assembly. Mount the ground wire. 2021+ Turbo RR no relay is required. Reconnect the fuel pump harness. Reinstall the grey clip on both male connectors

    2021+ RR with NO relay harness.
    2021+ RR with NO relay harness.
    2018-2026 with relay harness.
    2018-2026 with relay harness.
  12. Step 12

    Model Specific. Located on the dashboard is a fuse box. Open the fuse box and remove the factory fuel pump fuse in box F14 (fuse location may change depending on year) and replace it with the supplied larger fuse.

    Located on the dashboard is a fuse box.

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