Fuel Pump: Removal

WARNING:

NOTE: Fuel pump assembly consists of fuel pump and fuel level sensor.

Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , Procedure, Fuel. >
Open the fuel filler flap lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Set a container under the vehicle and remove the drain plug from the fuel tank.

Fig 2: Draining Fuel From Fuel Tank
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Tighten the fuel drain plug.
Tightening torque:

26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Tightening Fuel Drain Plug
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Raise the rear seat and turn the floor mat off.
Remove the access hole lid.

Fig 4: Removing Access Hole Lid
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Disconnect the connector from the fuel pump.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector From Fuel Pump
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Disconnect the quick connector and then disconnect the fuel delivery hose and return hose. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >
Move the clip, and then disconnect the jet pump hose (A).

Fig 6: Disconnecting Jet Pump Hose
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Remove the nuts which install the fuel pump assembly onto the fuel tank.

Fig 7: Removing Nuts
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Take off the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.