Draining Fuel

WARNING:

Place "No fire" signs near the working area.
Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.

Release fuel pressure. See RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , Fuel.
Open fuel flap lid, and remove fuel filler cap.

Fig 1: Removing Fuel Filler Cap
Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
Remove access hole lid.

Fig 3: Removing Access Hole Lid
Disconnect connector from fuel pump.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Connector From Fuel Pump
Disconnect quick connector, and then disconnect fuel delivery hose (A). See REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.
Move clips, and then disconnect fuel return hose (B) and jet pump hose (C).

Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Return Hose & Jet Pump Hose
Remove nuts which install fuel pump assembly onto fuel tank.

Fig 6: Removing Nuts From Fuel Pump Assembly Onto Fuel Tank
Take off fuel pump from fuel tank.

Fig 7: Removing Fuel Pump From Fuel Tank
Drain fuel from fuel tank by using a hand pump.
WARNING: Do not use a motor pump when draining fuel.

Fig 8: Draining Fuel From Fuel Tank
Remove fuel sub level sensor. See REMOVAL , Fuel Sub Level Sensor.

Fig 9: Removing Fuel Sub Level Sensor
Drain fuel from left side of fuel tank.
WARNING: Do not use a motor pump when draining fuel.

Fig 10: Draining Fuel From Left Side Of Fuel Tank
After draining fuel, reinstall fuel pump and fuel sub level sensor.
Tighten nuts of fuel pump in alphabetical sequence shown in figure to specified torque.
1. Tightening torque: 4.4 N.m (0.45 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)
Fig 11: Tightening Nuts Of Fuel Pump Mounting Plate In Alphabetical Sequence

Fig 12: Tightening Nuts Of Sub Fuel Level Sensor Mounting Plate