Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Fuel Pump:

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not smoke or work near an open flame when working the fuel pump.

1. REMOVE LH REAR SEAT
2. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH
3. TURN OVER FLOOR CARPET
4. REMOVE FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
Remove the 3 cap nuts and service hole cover.

5. DISCONNECT FUEL PUMP & SENDER GAUGE CONNECTOR
6. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE (FUEL TUBE CONNECTOR) FROM FUEL SECTION PLATE

CAUTION:
- Perform disconnecting operation of the fuel tube connector (quick type) after observing precaution.
- As there is retained pressure in the fuel line, prevent it from splashing inside the vehicle compartment.

a. Remove the tube joint clip.
b. Pull out the fuel main tube.
c. Plug the port of the fuel suction plate with a clean rubber cap.

7. REMOVE FUEL PUMP AND SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY FROM FUEL TANK

a. Remove the 8 bolts and fuel tank vent tube set plate.

b. Lift up the fuel pump and sender gauge assembly, and disconnect the fuel sub-suction hose from the fuel return jet tube and remove the fuel pump, sender gauge assembly and gasket.

8. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL SUCTION SUPPORT
9. REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND FUEL RETURN JET TUBE ASSEMBLY

10. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION FILTER
a. Remove the clip.
b. Pull out the suction filter.

11. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL SUCTION SUPPORT
a. Using 2 screwdrivers, disconnect the 4 snap claws from the claw holes and remove the fuel suction support.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the suction support and suction plate.

b. Remove the No. 2 fuel filter cushion.

12. REMOVE FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the fuel pump connector from the fuel pump.
b. Pull out the fuel filter and fuel pump assembly.
c. Remove the No. 1 fuel filter cushion.
d. Remove the O-ring from the fuel port of the fuel suction plate.

13. REMOVE FUEL PUMP FROM FUEL FILTER
Pull out the fuel pump.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL FUEL PUMP TO FUEL FILTER
Push in the fuel pump.

2. INSTALL FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
a. Install the No. 1 fuel filter cushion to the fuel suction plate.
b. Apply a light coat of gasoline to a new O-ring, and install it to the fuel port of the fuel suction plate.
c. Align the fuel port of the fuel suction plate with the fuel port hole of the fuel filter.
d. Push in the fuel filter
e. Connect the fuel pump connector

3. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL SUCTION SUPPORT

a. Install the No. 2 fuel filter cushion the fuel filter

b. Push the fuel suction support, and attach the 4 snap claws to the claw holes.

4. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION FILTER
Install the suction filter with a new clip.

5. INSTALL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND FUEL RETURN JET TUBE ASSEMBLY
6. INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL SUCTION SUPPORT

7. INSTALL FUEL PUMP AND SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY TO FUEL TANK
a. Install a new gasket to the fuel suction plate.
b. Connect the fuel sub-suction hose to the fuel return jet tube.
c. Attach the fuel pump and sender gauge assembly to the fuel tank.

d. Install the fuel tank vent tube set plate with the 8 bolts.

Torque: 3.5 N.m (36 kgf.cm, 31 in.lbf)

8. CONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE (FUEL TUBE CONNECTOR) TO FUEL SUCTION PLATE
a. Attach the fuel tube connector to the port of the fuel suction plate.
b. Install the tube joint clip.

9. CONNECT FUEL PUMP & SENDER GAUGE CONNECTOR
10. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS

11. INSTALL FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
12. INSTALL FLOOR CARPET
13. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH
14. INSTALL LH REAR SEAT CUSHION