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Disassembly [01/2017 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    See step  12 [01/2017 - 05/2023], or see step  11 [05/2023 - ]

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL SUB-TANK 
    1. Disconnect the 2 fuel pump harness connectors.
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    2. Detach the fuel pump harness clamp.
    3. Using needle nose pliers, remove the fuel tank pipe setting holder.
    4. Remove the fuel suction plate sub-assembly (fuel filter) and No. 2 fuel tank cushion from the No. 1 fuel sub-tank.
    5. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the jet pump from the No. 1 fuel sub-tank.
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      *a Protective Tape
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the No. 1 fuel sub-tank.
      • The O-ring is installed firmly between the jet pump and No. 1 fuel sub-tank. Therefore, the jet pump and No. 1 fuel sub-tank should be separated carefully using a screwdriver.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    6. Detach the 2 claws and remove the fuel suction plate sub-assembly (fuel filter) from the No. 1 fuel sub-tank.
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      NOTE:

      Do not damage the No. 1 fuel sub-tank and fuel suction plate sub-assembly (fuel filter).

    7. Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 fuel sub-tank.
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  3. REMOVE FUEL PUMP FILTER 
    1. Detach the 3 claws from the holes and disconnect the fuel pump filter from the fuel suction plate sub-assembly (fuel filter).
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      NOTE:

      Do not damage the fuel suction plate sub-assembly (fuel filter).

    2. Detach the claw to disconnect the fuel pump harness from the fuel pump filter.
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      NOTE:

      Do not damage the fuel pump filter.

  4. REMOVE FUEL PUMP 
    1. Remove the fuel pump from the fuel suction plate sub-assembly (fuel filter).
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    2. Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector to remove the fuel pump harness from the fuel pump.
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    3. Remove the O-ring and fuel pump spacer from the fuel pump.
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      *1 O-Ring
      *2 Fuel Pump Spacer
      *a 5.0 mm (0.197 in.)

      HINT: 

      If the O-ring still remains in the fuel suction plate sub-assembly (fuel filter), remove it using a wire tip (1 mm diameter) that is formed as shown in the illustration.