Fuel Pump: Removal

WARNING:

Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.
During work procedures, if fuel tank is more than 3/4 full, be careful because fuel may spill.

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

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

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove front side fuel tank cover.

Fig 2: Removing Front Side Fuel Tank Cover (1 Of 2)
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Fig 3: Removing Front Side Fuel Tank Cover (2 Of 2)
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Drain fuel from fuel tank. Set a container under the vehicle and remove drain plug from fuel tank.

Fig 4: Removing Drain Plug From Fuel Tank
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Tighten fuel drain plug and install front right side fuel tank cover.
NOTE: Replace gasket with new one.

Tightening torque:

26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Tightening Fuel Drain Plug
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Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Tightening Front Side Fuel Tank Cover (1 Of 2)
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Fig 7: Tightening Front Side Fuel Tank Cover (2 Of 2)
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Raise rear seat and turn floor mat up.
Remove access hole lid.

Fig 8: Removing Access Hole Lid
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Disconnect connector from fuel pump.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Connector From Fuel Pump
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Move clips and then disconnect jet pump hose (C).
Disconnect quick connector and then disconnect fuel delivery hose (A) and return hose (B). Refer to Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines .

Fig 10: Disconnecting Fuel Delivery Hose & Return Hose
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Remove nuts which install fuel pump assembly onto fuel tank.

Fig 11: Removing Nuts
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Take off fuel pump assembly from fuel tank.