FUEL PUMP REMOVAL

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

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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)
1. Disengage the hook of the seat cushion from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
  
  Standard Measurement
  
  a 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less
  
  Note
  
  Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame can be deformed easily.
  1. 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.
  2. Repeat the step above for the other hook.
2. w/ Seat Heater System:
  1. Disconnect the connector.
  2. Disengage the 2 clamps.
3. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)
1. Disengage the hook of the seat cushion from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
  
  Standard Measurement
  
  a 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less
  
  Note
  
  Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame can be deformed easily.
  1. Choose a hook to detach first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to detach the hook.
  2. Repeat the step above for the other hook.
2. Disconnect the 2 seat heater connectors.
3. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK (for Fold Down Seat Type)
1. 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 LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK (for Reclining Seat Type)
1. 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 as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
1. Remove the rear floor service hole cover.
2. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.

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

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

DISCONNECT FUEL PUMP TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Text in Illustration
*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
1. Remove the 8 bolts and set plate.
REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY
1. 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.
2. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Fuel Suction Tube Set Gasket
  
  Remove the fuel suction tube set gasket from the fuel suction tube assembly.