Fuel Pump: Removal

WARNING:

NOTE: The fuel pump assembly consists of a fuel pump and a fuel level sensor.

Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , Operation, Fuel.>
Open the fuel filler flap lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift up the vehicle.
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. < Ref. to DRAINING FUEL , Operation, Fuel.>
Set a container under the vehicle and remove the drain plug from the fuel tank.

Fig 2: Identying Fuel Tank Drain Plugs
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Tighten the fuel drain plug.
Tightening torque:

26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
Raise the rear seat and turn the floor mat up.
Remove the access hole lid.

Fig 3: Removing Access Hole Lid
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Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Connector From Fuel Pump
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Disconnect the quick connector and then disconnect the fuel delivery hose. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return And Evaporation Lines. >
Move the clip and then disconnect the fuel return hose (A) and jet pump hose (B).

Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Return Hose & Jet Pump Hose
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Remove the nuts which install the fuel pump assembly onto the fuel tank.

Fig 6: Removing Nuts From Fuel Pump Assembly
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Take off the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.