Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

Fuel Pump

REMOVAL

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to spill fuel.
- When the fuel meter indication is higher than two third of the total, perform the work after draining the fuel not to spill the fuel.

NOTE: Fuel pump assembly consists of fuel pump, fuel filter and fuel level sensor.

1. Release the fuel pressure.
2. Drain fuel.
3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.






4. Remove the rear seat cushion.
5. Remove the service hole cover.
1. Remove the bolt (A).
2. Push the grommet (B) down and remove the service hole cover.






6. Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.






7. Disconnect the quick connector, then disconnect the fuel delivery tube, fuel return tube, and jet pump tube.
8. Remove the nuts which install fuel pump assembly onto fuel tank.






9. Remove the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal while being careful of the following.
- Make sure the sealing portion is free from fuel or foreign matter before installation.
- Install with the protrusion (A) of gasket aimed at the front side of the vehicle.
- Insert the protrusion (B) of gasket to the upper plate. (3 places)
- Align the protrusion (C) of fuel pump assembly with the cutout on the upper plate.
- Tighten the nuts to the specified torque in the order as shown in the figure.

NOTE: Use a new gasket and retainer.