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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line.

    (Refer to 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).
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    NOTE:
    • When reinstalling a protective cover for a fuel pump, remove the existing butyl tape and apply a new one.
    • Before assembling the protective cover, ensure that the temperature of the butyl is about 30°C using a hair dryer or a heat gun.
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    NOTE:
    • When installing the protective cover for the fuel pump, pay attention to the installation direction of the grommet and the protective cover.
    • The arrow (A) should be in the forward direction of the car.
    • Align the bulging part of the vehicle body (B) with the hole of the protective cover.
    • Align the bulging part of the grommet (C) with the bulging part of the protective cover.
    G13348952Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor connector (A).
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  6. Remove the fuel pressure sensor fixing pin (A).
  7. Remove the fuel pressure sensor (B) from the fuel pump.
G13348954Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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