Fuel Pump: Removal

DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
HINT:

See PRECAUTION .
REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disengage the 5 clips and turn up the front side of the deck board.
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

See REMOVAL .
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:

See REMOVAL .
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips and tear off the front floor carpet.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Front Floor Carpet Clips
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2. Remove the rear floor service hole cover.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Rear Floor Service Hole Cover
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3. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE
1. Disconnect the fuel pump tube.
  1. Remove the tube joint clip, and pull out the fuel pump tube.
    NOTE:
    Check if there is any dirt or mud around the connector before this operation and remove the dirt as necessary.
    
    Be careful of mud because the quick connector has an O-ring which seals the pipe and connector that can be contaminated.
    
    Do not use any tool in this operation.
    
    Do not bend or twist the nylon tube. Protect the connector by covering it with a vinyl or plastic bag.
    
    When the pipe and connector are stuck, push and pull the connector to release and pull the connector out carefully.
    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Pump Tube
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2. Using SST, loosen the fuel pump gauge retainer.
  SST 09808-14020 (09808-01410, 09808-01420, 09808-01430)
  
  NOTE: Loosen the retainer by turning it counterclockwise while holding the SST down. Do not allow the claw of the tank suction tube support to slip out of its groove on the fuel tank.
  
  HINT:
  
  A rib on the fuel pump gauge retainer can be fitted into a tip of the SST.
3. Remove the fuel pump gauge retainer.
4. Remove the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge.
  NOTE: Be careful not to bend the arm of the fuel sender gauge.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Suction Tube With Pump & Gauge
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5. Remove the gasket from the fuel tank.