Fuel Pump: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to spill fuel.
Before starting work, be sure to reduce fuel in the fuel tank to 3/4 of the tank or less. If there is more fuel in the tank, fuel may spill out.

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

Release the fuel pressure. <Ref. to , RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE, PROCEDURE, FUEL . >
Drain fuel. <Ref. to , DRAINING FUEL, PROCEDURE, FUEL . >
Remove the rear seat.
Remove the service hole cover.

Fig 1: Locating Service Hole Cover Bolts
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Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
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Disconnect the quick connector, then disconnect the fuel delivery hose, return hose and jet pump hose. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines .>
Remove the nuts which install fuel pump assembly onto fuel tank.

Fig 3: Identifying Delivery Hose, Return Hose And Jet Pump Hose
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Remove the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.