Fuel Pump: Removal

WARNING:

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

Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
Open the fuel filler flap lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting The Battery Ground Cable
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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 plugs from the fuel tank.

Fig 2: Removing The Drain Plugs
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Tighten the fuel drain plugs.
Tightening torque: 26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Tightening The Fuel Drain Plugs
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Raise the rear seat and turn the floor mat up.
Remove the access hole lid.

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

Fig 5: Disconnecting The Connector From The Fuel Pump
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Disconnect the quick connector and then disconnect the fuel delivery hose (A). Refer to Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines .

Fig 6: Disconnecting The Fuel Delivery Hose
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Move the clip and then disconnect the fuel return hose (B) and jet pump hose (C).
Remove the nuts which install the fuel pump assembly onto the fuel tank.

Fig 7: Removing The Nuts Which Install The Fuel Pump Assembly Onto The Fuel Tank
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Take off the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.