Fuel Pump: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

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

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Release the fuel pressure. <Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, FUEL .>
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
Lift up the vehicle.
Drain fuel from the fuel tank. <Ref. to DRAINING FUEL , PROCEDURE, FUEL .>
Remove the trunk room mat. (Sedan model)
Remove the luggage floor mat. (Wagon model) <Ref. to REMOVAL , Luggage Floor Mat .>
Remove the service hole cover.

Fig 2: Locating Service Hole Cover
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Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.

Fig 3: Locating Connector For 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 clips, and disconnect the fuel return hose (A) and jet pump hose (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Jet Pump Hose
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Remove the nuts which install fuel pump assembly onto fuel tank.

Fig 5: Identifying Nuts For Fuel Pump Assembly
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Remove the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.

NOTE: When removing, be careful not to let the float portion of the fuel level sensor interfere with fuel tank.