Fuel Pump: Removal

DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
1. Discharge fuel system pressure (See FUEL SYSTEM )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 3 ROOM PARTITION PAD
1. Remove the clip and No 3 room partition pad.
Fig 1: Identifying Room Partition Pad Clip
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REMOVE NO. 2 REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
1. Remove the No 2 rear floor service hole cover and disconnect the fuel suction tube connector
Fig 2: Identifying Rear Floor Service Hole Cover
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REMOVE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector from the fuel suction with pump and gauge tube assembly
  
  Fig 3: Locating Fuel Suction With Pump And Gauge Tube Assembly Connector
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2. Disconnect fuel pump tubes.
  NOTE: Before beginning this procedure, check for foreign matter on the joint clips. Clean if necessary.
  1. Remove the 2 tube joint clips, fuel tank main tube and fuel tank return vent tube
    NOTE:
    Keep the O-rings free of foreign matter, as it becomes contaminated easily.
    
    Do not use any tools in this procedure.
    
    Do not forcefully bend or twist the tube.
    
    Put the tube in a plastic bag to prevent damage and contamination.
    
    If the fuel suction plate and tube are stuck together, pinch the tube and turn it carefully to disconnect it.
    
    Be careful not to damage any clips. If a clip is damaged, replace it.
    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Tank Main Tube And Fuel Tank Return Vent Tube
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3. Remove the 8 bolts and the fuel tank vent tube set plate
  HINT:
  
  While holding the fuel suction tube by hand, remove the fuel tank vent tube set plate.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Fuel Tank Vent Tube Set Plate Bolts
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4. Disconnect the clip and fuel tube.
5. Remove the fuel suction with pump and gauge tube assembly and fuel suction tube set gasket from the fuel tank
  NOTE:
  - Make sure that the fuel sender gauge assembly arm does not bend.
  - Do not damage the fuel tube.
  Fig 6: Locating Fuel Tube With Clip
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