Fuel Pump Removal and Installation

REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Do not smoke or work near an open flame when working on the fuel pump.

1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY.

CAUTION: Work must not be started for at least 90 seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.

2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION.
3. REMOVE FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER.
- Take out the floor carpet.
- Remove the 5 screws and service hole cover.

4. DISCONNECT FUEL PUMP & SENDER GAUGE CONNECTOR
5. DISCONNECT FUEL PIPE AND HOSE FROM FUEL PUMP BRACKET.

NOTICE: Remove, then re-install the fuel filler cap to release the fuel tank pressure and help prevent the fuel from flowing out.




- Using SST, disconnect the outlet pipe from the pump bracket. (SST 09631-22020)
- Disconnect the return hose from the pump bracket.

Torque: 28 Nm (21 ft.lb) (with SST)

6. REMOVE FUEL PUMP BRACKET ASSEMBLY FROM FUEL TANK.



- Remove the 8 bolts.

Torque: 4 Nm (35 in.lb)




- Pull out the pump bracket assembly.
- Remove the gasket from the pump bracket.

NOTICE:
- Do not damage the fuel pump filter.
- Be careful not to bend the arm of the sender gauge.

INSTALLATION HINTS:
- Install a new gasket to the pump bracket.
- Installation is the reverse order of removal.