Fuel Pump: Removal

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Remove fuel suction with pump & gauge tube assembly. See FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP & GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY .
Remove tube joint clip and pull out vapor pressure sensor. See Fig 1.
Disconnect fuel sender gauge connector. Unlock fuel sender gauge and slide to remove. See Fig 2.
Using a screwdriver, disconnect 4 snap claws from claw holes. DO NOT damage sub tank. Remove fuel pump sub tank. See Fig 3.
Disconnect fuel pump connector. See Fig 4.
Using a small screwdriver, disconnect 4 claws from claw holes. Remove fuel pump with filter. See Fig 5. Remove fuel pump "O"ring and spacer from fuel pump.
Using a small screwdriver, pry out clip and pull out fuel pump filter from fuel pump. See Fig 6.

Fig 1: Removing Vapor Pressure Sensor

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Fig 2: Removing Fuel Sender Gauge

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Fig 3: Removing Sub Tank

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Fig 4: Locating Fuel Pump Connector

Fig 5: Removing Fuel Pump With Filter

Fig 6: Removing Fuel Pump Filter