Fuel Pump Module Replacement - 2.4L Engine (AWD)

Remove the rear seat cushion assembly (Refer to REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ).
Remove the floor inspection lid (LH).

Fig 1: Identifying Floor Inspection Lid (LH)
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Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Main Pipe, Fuel Pump Module Connector
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Disconnect the fuel pump module connector.
Release the fuel pressure in the fuel line (Refer to HOW TO REDUCE PRESSURIZED FUEL LINES ) < 2.4L ENGINE >.

Fig 3: Inserting Flat-Tip Screwdriver Into Retainer Of Fuel Main Pipe Connector
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Insert a flat-tip screwdriver [6 mm (0.24 inch) wide and 1 mm (0.04 inch) thick] into the retainer of the fuel main pipe connector.
CAUTION: When pushing up the retainer of the fuel main pipe connector, pay attention to avoid damage to the retainer.

Fig 4: Pushing Up Retainer
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Turn the flat-tipped screwdriver inserted into the retainer by 90 degree angle to push up the retainer and unlock the fuel main pipe.
Disconnect the fuel main pipe from the fuel pump module.

Fig 5: Locating Fuel Pump Module Mounting Nuts
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Remove the fuel pump module mounting nuts.
CAUTION: Pay attention not to damage the fuel level sensor and float of the fuel pump module when removing it from the fuel tank through the service hole.

Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Tank Suction Hose & Fuel Pump Module
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While removing the fuel pump module from service hole, disconnect the fuel tank suction hose, and remove the fuel pump module from service hole completely.
Replace the fuel pump module gasket with a new one.
CAUTION:
- Pay attention not to damage the fuel level sensor and the float of the fuel pump module when installing it to the fuel tank through the service hole.
- When installing the fuel pump module to the fuel tank, check that the float of the fuel pump module moving area moves smoothly.

Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Tank Suction Hose & Fuel Pump Module

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While inserting the fuel pump module from the service hole to fuel tank, connect the fuel tank suction hose and install the fuel pump module in the fuel tank.
Install the fuel pump module to the fuel tank through the service hole, and tighten the fuel pump module mounting nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 2.5 ± 0.4 N.m (22 ± 4 in-lb)

Fig 8: Pushing Up Retainer Of Fuel Main Pipe Connector
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Before the installation, push up the retainer of the fuel main pipe connector.
Connect the connector of fuel main pipe to the fuel pump module securely.
CAUTION:
- When pushing in the retainer of the fuel high-pressure hose connector, pay attention to avoid damage to the retainer.
- After the installation of the fuel high-pressure hose, slightly pull the fuel high-pressure hose to check that it is connected securely. At this time, also check that there is approximately 1 mm (0.04 inch) play.

Fig 9: Pushing In Retainer Of Fuel High-Pressure Hose Connector

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Push in the retainer of the fuel main pipe connector to lock the fuel main pipe and fuel pump module.
Connect the fuel pump module connector.
Install the floor inspection lid (LH).
Install the rear seat cushion assembly (Refer to REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ).