Removal

2AZ-FXE FUEL: FUEL PUMP: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System)

NOTICE:
After the power switch is turned off, the navigation receiver assembly (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

HINT
Service Precautions.

3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT

4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL Removal

5. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK Removal

7. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER

(a) Remove the rear floor service hole cover.





(b) Disconnect the connector from the fuel suction tube assembly.





8. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the tube joint clip, then pull the fuel tube joint out of the plug of the fuel suction tube assembly.





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NOTICE:
* Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the fuel tube joint before disconnecting it. Clean the joint if necessary.
* It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the joint. If mud or dirt gets in the joint, the O-rings may not seal properly.
* Only disconnect the joint by hand.
* Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tube.
* Protect the contact surfaces by covering it with a plastic bag.
9. REMOVE FUEL PUMP GAUGE RETAINER

(a) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, set SST to the fuel pump gauge retainer.





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SST : 09808-14020

09808-01410

09808-01420

09808-01430

HINT
* Engage the SST claws securely with the fuel pump gauge retainer ribs to secure SST.
* Install SST while pressing the SST claws toward the fuel pump gauge retainer (toward the center of SST).
(b) Using SST, loosen the fuel pump gauge retainer.





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SST : 09808-14020

09808-01410

09808-01420

09808-01430

NOTICE:
* Do not use any tools other than specified in this operation. Damage to the fuel pump gauge retainer or the fuel tank may result.
* Loosen the retainer by turning it counterclockwise while holding SST down. Do not allow the claw of the tank suction tube support to slip out of its groove on the fuel tank.
HINT
The ribs on the fuel pump gauge retainer can be fitted into the tips of SST.

(c) Remove the fuel pump gauge retainer while holding the fuel suction tube assembly by hand.

10. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE

(a) Remove the fuel suction tube assembly with pump and gauge from the fuel tank.





NOTICE:
Make sure that the fuel sender gauge arm does not bend.

(b) Remove the gasket from the fuel tank.





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