Fuel Pump Module Replacement
- Remove the left rear seat cushion mounting bolts, and lift the left rear seat cushion and tie it to the head restraint.
- Cut the floor mat and then remove the service hole cover to gain access to the service hole.NOTE: Push the floor mat to find the notches and cut the floor mat along them.
- Fuel Pump Connector Disconnection (How to Reduce Fuel Pressure). (Refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ).
- Disconnect the fuel pump module connector, the fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector and fuel high-pressure hose.
- Remove the mounting nuts and plate, and remove the fuel pump module from the fuel tank.
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CAUTION:- When removing the fuel pump module from the fuel tank, be careful not to spill the fuel remaining in the fuel pump module.
- When withdrawing the fuel pump module from the fuel tank, be careful not to damage the module unit and the float.
- Drain the fuel remaining in the fuel pump module while removing the fuel pump module from the service hole.
- Disconnect the suction hose and remove the fuel pump module from the fuel tank.
- Replace the packing with a new one.CAUTION: When installing the fuel pump module into the fuel tank, be careful not to damage the module unit and the float.
- Connect the suction hose to the fuel pump module, and install the fuel pump module to the fuel tank while ensuring that the suction hose is not kinked.
- Install the plate to the fuel tank.
- Connect the fuel pump module connector, the fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector and fuel high-pressure hose connection.
- Install the service hole cover.
Tightening torque: 1.5 +/- 0.5 N.m (14 +/- 4 in-lb)
- Install the floor mat into its original position.
- Untie the left rear seat cushion, install it into its original position and tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 44 +/- 10 N.m (33 +/- 7 ft-lb)