LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Lexus >> 2008 >> RX 350 FWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> Fuel Delivery >> Fuel >> Fuel Pump >> Installation
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Fuel Pump: Installation

  1. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE 
    1. Install a new gasket to the fuel tank.
    2. Attach the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge to the fuel tank.
      NOTE: Be careful not bend the arm of the fuel sender gauge.
      Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Suction Tube Assembly With Pump & Gauge
      G05271573Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Align the keyway of the fuel suction tube support with the key of the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge.
    4. Align the triangle mark on a new fuel pump gauge retainer with the "S" mark on the fuel tank while pushing down the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge, and attach the fuel pump gauge retainer.
      Fig 2: Identifying Triangle Mark On Fuel Pump Gauge Retainer
      G05271574Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Rotate the fuel pump gauge retainer by hand, then tighten it one complete turn and another half turn using SST. The triangle mark on the fuel pump gauge retainer must be positioned between the "MINT and "MAX" marks on the fuel tank.

      SST 09808-14020 (09808-01410, 09808-01420, 09808-01430) 

      Fig 3: Rotating Fuel Pump Gauge Retainer
      G05271575Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Do not use other tools in this operation. Damage to the fuel pump gauge retainer and the fuel tank may result.

      HINT:

      A rib on the fuel pump gauge retainer can be fitted into a tip of the SST.

    6. Connect the fuel pump tube.
      1. Install the fuel pump tube and the tube joint clip.
        Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Pump Tube & Tube Joint Clip
        G05271576Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE:
        • Check that there are no scratch or foreign objects on the connecting part.
        • Check that the fuel tube joint is inserted securely.
        • Check that the tube joint clip is on the collar of the fuel tube joint.
        • After installing the tube joint clip, check that the fuel tube joint has not been pulled off.
  2. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS 

    HINT:

    See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  .

  3. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER 
    1. Install a new butyl tape to the rear floor service hole cover.
      Fig 5: Identifying Butyl Tape
      G05271577Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the fuel pump connector.
    3. Install the rear floor service hole cover.
    4. Install the front floor carpet with the 3 clips.
  4. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH 
  5. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH 
  6. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
  7. INSTALL REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH 

    HINT:

    See INSTALLATION .

  8. INSTALL REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    See INSTALLATION .

  9. INSTALL DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY