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Fuel Pump: Removal

WARNING:
  • Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
  • Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.
NOTE: The fuel pump assembly consists of a fuel pump and a fuel level sensor.
  1. Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Open the fuel filler flap lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
  4. Lift up the vehicle.
  5. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. < Ref. to DRAINING FUEL , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
  6. Remove the luggage floor mat. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Luggage Floor Mat. >
  7. Remove the service hole cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Service Hole Cover
    G04997472
  8. Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.
    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
    G04997473
  9. Disconnect the quick connector and then disconnect the fuel delivery hose. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery & Evaporation Lines. >
  10. Move the clip and then disconnect the jet pump hose (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Jet Pump Hose
    G04997474
  11. Remove the nuts which install the fuel pump assembly onto the fuel tank.
    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Pump Assembly Nuts
    G04997475
  12. Take off the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.