Fuel Pump: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

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

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Release the fuel pressure.
<Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , Procedure, Fuel . >
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Drain fuel from fuel tank.
<Ref. to DRAINING FUEL , Procedure, Fuel . >
Remove the luggage floor mat. <Ref. REMOVAL , Luggage Floor Mat. >
Remove the service hole cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Service Hole Cover
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Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Pump Connector
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Disconnect the quick connector, then disconnect the fuel delivery hose. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines . >
Move the clips, and disconnect the jet pump hose (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Jet Pump Hose
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Remove the nuts which install fuel pump assembly onto fuel tank.

Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Pump Assembly Nuts
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Remove the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.