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Fuel Pump: Removal

WARNING:
  • Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
  • Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.
NOTE: Fuel pump assembly consists of fuel pump and fuel level sensor.
  1. Release fuel pressure. See RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE  , OPERATION, Fuel.
  2. Open fuel filler flap lid and remove fuel filler cap.
    Fig 1: Removing Fuel Filler Cap
    G02112988
  3. Disconnect battery ground cable.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
    G02112989
  4. Lift-up the vehicle.
  5. Remove front side fuel tank cover.
    Fig 3: Removing Front Side Fuel Tank Cover
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  6. Drain fuel from fuel tank. Set a container under the vehicle and remove drain plug from fuel tank.
    Fig 4: Draining Fuel From Fuel Tank
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  7. Tighten fuel drain plug and install front right side fuel tank cover.
    1. Tightening torque:  26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
    Fig 5: Tightening Fuel Drain Plug
    G02112992
    1. Tightening torque:  18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
    Fig 6: Installing Front Right Side Fuel Tank Cover
    G02112993
  8. Raise rear seat and turn floor mat up.
  9. Remove access hole lid.
    Fig 7: Removing Access Hole Lid
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  10. Disconnect connector from fuel pump.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Connector From Fuel Pump
    G02112995
  11. Move clips and then disconnect jet pump hose (C).
  12. Disconnect quick connector and then disconnect fuel delivery hose (A) and return hose (B). See REMOVAL  , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Fuel Delivery Hose & Return Hose
    G02112996
  13. Remove nuts which install fuel pump assembly onto fuel tank.
    Fig 10: Removing Nuts Installing Fuel Pump Assembly
    G02112997
  14. Take off fuel pump assembly from fuel tank.