Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the fuel pump with filter assembly Click here.
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 notices before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
Lift up the front edge of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration and disengage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the front side of the rear seat cushion assembly from the 2 rear seat cushion lock hooks.
| a | 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less |
Note
Be sure to hold the part of the rear seat cushion assembly directly next to the rear seat cushion lock hooks when lifting it up. Lifting a different part of the rear seat cushion assembly may deform the rear seat cushion frame.
Pass the 2 rear seat inner belt assemblies through the rear seat cushion assembly and remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK
Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear seat cushion lock hook as shown in the illustration.
Note
Rear seat cushion lock hooks must not be reused.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
Remove the rear floor service hole cover.
Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Tube Joint Clip |
| *2 | Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-assembly |
| *3 | Fuel Suction Plate Sub-assembly |
| *a | Fuel Tube Joint |
| *b | O-ring |
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Pull off |
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Pull off |
Remove the tube joint clip, and pull off the fuel tube joint of the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
Note
Remove any foreign matter on the fuel tube joint before performing this work.
Do not scratch or allow any foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe (fuel pipe).
Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube joint by hand.
Do not bend, twist, pinch or kink the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
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 sub-assembly are stuck, push and pull to release them.
DISCONNECT FUEL EMISSION HOSE
Slide the clip and disconnect the fuel emission hose from the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 CHARCOAL CANISTER OUTLET HOSE
Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 charcoal canister outlet hose from the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly.
REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SET PLATE
Remove the 8 bolts and fuel tank vent tube set plate.
REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Fuel Suction Tube Set Gasket |
| *a | Retainer |
| *b | Fuel Cut-off Tube |
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Pull |
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Pull out |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pull the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull out the fuel cut-off tube.
Remove the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly from the fuel tank sub-assembly.
Note
Be careful not to bend the arm of the fuel sender gauge assembly.
Do not damage the tube and fuel pump harness.
Remove the fuel suction tube set gasket from the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly.