Fuel Pump: Removal

CAUTION: Do not smoke or work near an open flame when working on the fuel pump.

REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION
REMOVE FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
1. Take out the floor carpet.
2. Remove the 5 screws and service hole cover.
HINT:

At the time of installation, please refer to the following items. Check for fuel leakage.
DISCONNECT FUEL PUMP & SENDER GAUGE CONNECTOR
NOTE: Do not lift the fuel pump up with the wire harness picking.
REMOVE NO.1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
Remove the 2 bolts and No.1 fuel tank protector.

Torque: 4 N.m (40 kgf.cm, 35 in.lbf)
DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE (FUEL TUBE CONNECTOR)
CAUTION:
- Perform disconnecting and connecting operations of the fuel tube connector (quick type) after observing the precautions (See PRECAUTION ).
- As there is retained pressure in the fuel pipe line, prevent it from splashing inside the vehicle compartment.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector
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REMOVE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY FROM FUEL TANK
1. Remove the 6 bolts and fuel tank vent tube set plate.
  Torque: 4 N.m (40 kgf.cm, 35 in.lbf)
2. Pull out the fuel pump assembly.
3. Remove the gasket from the pump assembly.
NOTE:
- Do not damage the fuel pump filter.
- Be careful that the arm of the sender gauge should not bent.
HINT:

At the time of installation, please refer to the following items. Install a new gasket to the pump assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Fuel Pump Assembly From Fuel Tank
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