Fuel Pump: Installation

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

Use a new gasket.
Make sure the sealing portion is free from fuel or foreign matter before installation.
When assembling, point the protrusion of the gasket (A) towards the front of the vehicle.
Insert the protrusion (B) of the gasket into the upper plate. (3 locations)
Align the protrusion (C) of the fuel pump assembly to the cut out in the upper plate.
Tighten the nuts to the specified torque in the order as shown in the figure.

Tightening torque: 4.4 N.m (0.45 kgf-m, 3.2 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts Tightening Sequence

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