Fuel Pump: Removal

CAUTION: Do not smoke or work near an open flame when working on the fuel pump.

REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION
REMOVE FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
DISCONNECT FUEL PUMP & SENDER GAUGE CONNECTOR AND VAPOR PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTOR
DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE AND EMISSION TUBE
1. Wash away the mud, dust and the likes on the fuel suction plate with water.
2. Pull off the tube joint clip from the No. 1 fuel suction plate.
  
  Fig 1: Pulling Tube Joint Clip
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3. Disconnect the fuel tube from the fuel pump assembly.
4. Disconnect the emission tube from the fuel pump assembly.
5. Attach the tape in order to protect the port portion from the dust.
  
  Fig 2: Attaching Tape To Protect Port Portion From Dust
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6. Protect the disconnected fuel tube from damage and foreign material by covering it with a plastic bag.
Fig 3: Covering Disconnected Fuel Tube With Plastic Bag
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REMOVE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY FROM FUEL TANK
1. Remove the 8 bolts and fuel tank vent tube set plate.
2. Pull out the fuel pump assembly.
  NOTE:
  - Do not damage the fuel pump filter.
  - Be careful that the arm of the sender gauge should not bent.
3. Remove the gasket from the pump assembly
Fig 4: Removing Fuel Pump Assembly From Fuel Tank
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