Fuel Pump: Service and Repair

Fuel Pump Assembly Removal and Installation

Reference: Fuel Pump On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: Before starting the following procedure, be sure to observe Precautions on Fuel System Service in order to reduce the risk or fire and personal injury.

Removal
1. Remove fuel tank from vehicle. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal and Installation.




2. Disconnect fuel pipe (1) from fuel pump assembly (2) referring to Fuel Hose Disconnecting and Reconnecting.
3. Remove fuel pump assembly and earth bracket from fuel tank.

Installation

Reference: Fuel Pump Inspection

CAUTION: When connecting joint, clean outside surface of pipe where joint is to be inserted, push joint into pipe till joint lock clicks and check to ensure that pipes are connected securely, or fuel leak may occur.

1. Clean mating surfaces of fuel pump assembly (1) and fuel tank.




2. Put plate (2) on fuel pump assembly (1) by matching the protrusion of fuel pump assembly (3) to plate hole (4) as shown.




3. Install new gasket (2), fuel pump assembly (1) and earth bracket (5) with plate (3) to fuel tank (4).

Tightening torque
Fuel pump assembly bolt a: 11 m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 ft. lbs.)




4. Connect fuel feed pipe (1) to fuel pump assembly (2).
5. Install fuel tank to vehicle Refer to Fuel Tank Removal and Installation.