Disassembly

2AZ-FXE FUEL: FUEL PUMP: DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Removal

2. REMOVE FUEL PUMP

(a) Disconnect the connector of the fuel pump harness.





(b) Disconnect the fuel pump filter hose.





(c) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 2 claws, and remove the fuel filter and fuel pump from the fuel sub-tank.





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NOTICE:
Do not do anything which may separate the fuel tube from either the fuel suction plate or fuel filter, such as applying excessive force to the tube Service Precautions.

(d) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 fuel suction support.





(e) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 5 claws, and remove the fuel pump filter and fuel pump from the fuel filter.





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NOTICE:
* Do not damage the fuel pump filter.
* Do not remove the fuel pump filter.
* Do not use either the fuel pump or the fuel pump filter if the fuel pump filter is removed from the fuel pump.

(f) Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector.





(g) Remove the O-ring and spacer from the fuel pump.





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NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the sealing surface.

HINT
If the O-ring still remains in the fuel filter, remove it using a wire tip (1 mm diameter) that is formed as shown in the illustration.