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.
- If the fuel gauge indicates that two thirds or more of the fuel is remaining, be sure to drain fuel before starting work to avoid the fuel to spill.

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 of fuel pump.
1. Disconnect fuel pump connector (A), and remove clip (B).
2. Remove the screw (C).
3. Push the grommet (D) down and remove the service hole cover.






6. Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.






7. Disconnect the quick connector of fuel delivery tube (A) and jet pump tube (B).






8. Remove the nuts which hold the fuel pump upper plate to the 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.
- Align protrusion (A) of the gasket to the position shown in the figure.
- Insert the protrusion (B) of gasket to the fuel pump upper plate. (3 places)
- Align the protrusion (C) of fuel pump assembly with the cutout on the fuel pump upper plate.
- Tighten the nuts to the specified torque in the order as shown in the figure.

NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque: 4.4 N.m (0.4 kgf.m, 3.2 ft.lb)