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Repair Procedures: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Sender
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  1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line.

    (Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")

  2. Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. Remove the rear seat cushion.

    (Refer to Body - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

  4. Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Service Cover With Screws
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  5. Disconnect the fuel pump control module connector (A).
  6. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor connector (B).
  7. Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick-connector (C).
    Fig 3: Locating Fuel Pump Control Module Connector
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  8. Remove the fuel pump plate cover (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
  9. Remove the fuel pump from the fuel tank.

    Fuel pump plate cover mounting bolt  :

    2.0 - 2.9 N.m (0.2 - 0.3 kgf.m, 1.4 - 2.2 lb.ft)

    Fig 4: Remove Fuel Pump From Fuel Tank
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