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
Disengage the hook of the seat cushion from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
| a | 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less |
Note
Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame can be deformed easily.
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.
Repeat the step above for the other hook.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK
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 LH side and RH 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 Sub-assembly |
Remove the tube joint clip, and pull out the fuel pump tube sub-assembly.
Note
Remove any 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 fuel 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 sub-assembly are stuck, push and pull to release them.
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
Remove the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly from the fuel tank assembly.
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 with pump and gauge assembly.