Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the fuel pump assembly Click here.
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition 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.
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 (for Fold Down Seat Type)
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.
w/ Seat Heater System:
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the 2 clamps.
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 ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)
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.
Disconnect the 2 seat heater connectors.
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 (for Fold Down Seat Type)
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 LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK (for Reclining Seat Type)
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 as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
Remove the rear floor service hole cover.
Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
DISCONNECT FUEL PUMP TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Tube Joint Clip |
| *2 | Fuel Tube Joint |
| *3 | Fuel Pump Tube |
| *4 | O-ring |
| *5 | Fuel Suction Plate |
Remove the tube joint clip, and pull out the fuel pump tube.
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 O-rings that seal the pipe.
Only disconnect the fuel tube joint by hand.
Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the fuel pump 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.
REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SET PLATE
Remove the 8 bolts and set plate.
REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY
Remove the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly from the fuel tank.
Note
Do not damage the suction filter.
Make sure that the fuel sender gauge arm does not bend.
| *1 | Fuel Suction Tube Set Gasket |
Remove the fuel suction tube set gasket from the fuel suction tube assembly.