Fuel Pump (FP): Removal

Open the service cover in trunk.

Fig 1: Identifying Service Cover
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Reduce the internal pressure of the fuel lines and hoses:
1. Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector.
2. Start the engine and wait until fuel in fuel line is exhausted. After the engine stalls, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Disconnect the fuel feed hose and the fuel return hose.

Fig 2: Disconnecting The Fuel Feed Hose And The Fuel Return Hose.
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Unfasten the bolts (6) and remove the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.

Fig 3: Removing The Fuel Pump Assembly From The Fuel Tank
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Remove the fuel filter holder and disconnect the connecting hose and the cable assembly, and then remove the fuel filter and pump assembly.
Pull the fuel pump downward and remove it from the fuel filter and pump assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Fuel Pump From Assembly

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