FUEL PUMP > REMOVAL

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1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

CAUTION:
  1. Do not disconnect any part of the fuel system until you have discharged the fuel system pressure.
  2. Even after discharging the fuel pressure, place a cloth or equivalent over fittings as you separate them to reduce the risk of fuel spray on yourself or in the engine compartment.

  1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    CAUTION:
    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.



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  1. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.

  1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

  1. Start the engine. After the engine has stopped on its own, turn the engine switch off.

    NOTICE:
    DTC P0171/P0172 (system too lean) may be set.

  1. Crank the engine again, then check that the engine does not start.

  1. Loosen the fuel tank cap, then discharge the pressure in the fuel tank completely.

  1. Connect the fuel pump connector.



2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.



3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY


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  1. Detach the seat cushion's 2 front hooks from the vehicle body.

    NOTICE:
    Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame deforms easily.


    1. Choose a hook to detach first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to detach the hook.

    2. Repeat for the other hook.

  1. Detach the seat cushion's 2 rear hooks from the seatback.

  1. Remove the seat cushion.



4. REMOVE ROOM NO. 3 PARTITION PAD


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  1. Remove the clip and room partition pad.



5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 2 SERVICE HOLE COVER


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  1. Remove the service hole cover and disconnect the fuel pump connector.



6. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY


  1. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube.



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    1. Remove the tube joint clip and fuel tube.

      NOTICE:
      1. Remove any dirt and foreign matter on the fuel tube joint before performing this work.
      1. Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting them, as the fuel tube joint has the O-rings that seals the plug.
      1. Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
      1. Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
      1. Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag and tape after disconnecting the fuel tubes.



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  1. Using a 6 mm socket, set SST to the fuel pump gauge retainer.

    SST
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    NOTICE:
    Do not use any other tools such as a screwdriver.

    HINT:
    Fit the tips of SST on the ribs of the retainer.



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  1. While holding the SST with by hand, remove the fuel pump gauge retainer.



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  1. Disconnect the fuel suction tube.

  1. Remove the fuel suction tube from the fuel tank.

    NOTICE:
    1. Make sure that the sender gauge arm does not bend.
    1. Do not damage the fuel sub-suction tube.