Repair Procedures: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Sender

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Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")
Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the rear seat cushion.
(Refer to Body - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Service Cover With Screws
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Disconnect the fuel pump control module connector (A).
Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor connector (B).
Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick-connector (C).

Fig 3: Locating Fuel Pump Control Module Connector
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Remove the fuel pump plate cover (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
Remove the fuel pump from the fuel tank.
Fuel pump plate cover mounting bolt :

2.0 - 2.9 N.m (0.2 - 0.3 kgf.m, 1.4 - 2.2 lb.ft)

Fig 4: Remove Fuel Pump From Fuel Tank
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