FUEL PUMP REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • If a malfunction such as pump lock occurs and the fuel pump is damaged, excessive current may be continuously applied to the fuel pump control ECU, damaging its internal parts. Make sure to replace the fuel pump control ECU at the same time when replacing the fuel pump.

  • Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the fuel pump assembly Click here.


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

    Click here

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY


    1. Disengage the hook of the seat cushion from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame can be deformed easily.


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        Choose a hook to disengage first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to disengage the hook.

        Standard Measurement
        a 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less

      2. Repeat the step above for the other hook.

    2. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.

  5. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK


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      Disengage the claw and remove the rear seat cushion lock hook.

      Note

      Rear seat cushion lock hooks must not be reused.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER


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      Remove the rear floor service hole cover.

    2. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.

  7. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Retainer

      Pull the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull out the fuel tank vent hose.

      Note


      • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the fuel tank vent hose connector before performing this work.

      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tank vent hose connector has an O-ring that seals the pipe.

      • Only disconnect the joint by hand.

      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the fuel tank vent hose.

      • Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel tank vent hose.

      • If the vent hose connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.

  8. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER ELBOW TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Tube Joint Clip
      *2 Fuel Tube Joint
      *3 Fuel Tank Breather Tube
      *4 O-ring
      *5 Fuel Suction Plate

      Remove the tube joint clip, and pull out the fuel tube joint of the fuel tank breather elbow tube sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the fuel tube joint before performing this work.

      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube joint has an O-ring that seals the pipe.

      • Only disconnect the fuel tube joint by hand.

      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the fuel tank breather tube.

      • Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel tube joint.

      • If the fuel tube joint and fuel suction plate are stuck, push and pull to release them.

  9. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Tube Joint Clip
      *2 Fuel Tube Joint
      *3 Fuel Tank Main Tube
      *4 O-ring
      *5 Fuel Suction Plate

      Remove the tube joint clip, and pull out the fuel tube joint of the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the fuel tube joint before performing this work.

      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube joint has an O-ring that seals the pipe.

      • Only disconnect the fuel tube joint by hand.

      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the fuel tank main tube.

      • Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel tube joint.

      • If the fuel tube joint and fuel suction plate are stuck, push and pull to release them.

  10. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SET PLATE


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      Remove the 8 bolts and set plate.

  11. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Retainer
      *2 Fuel Cut-off Tube
      *3 Fuel Suction Tube Set Gasket

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, pull the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull out the fuel cut-off tube.

    2. Remove the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly from the fuel tank.

      Note

      Make sure that the fuel sender gauge arm does not bend.

    3. Remove the fuel suction tube set gasket from the fuel suction tube assembly.