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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line. Refer to RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE .
  2. Remove the fuel pump service cover (A) in the trunk.
    Fig 1: Fuel Pump Service Cover
    G07385824Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).
  4. Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (C).
  5. Remove the fuel pump plate cover (D) after removing the bolts.
    Fig 2: Fuel Pump, Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor, Fuel Feed Tube Quick Connectors & Fuel Pump Plate Cover
    G07385825Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the fuel pump from the fuel tank.
    Fig 3: Fuel Pump
    G07385826Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.