Fuel Pump: Removal

PREVENT GASOLINE FROM SPILLING OUT
DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
1. Remove the rear floor service hole cover.
2. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Pump Connector
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SEPARATE FUEL PUMP TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the tube joint clip, and pull out the fuel pump tube.
  NOTE:
  - Check that there is no dirt around the fuel tube joint before this work and clean the dirt away.
  - Be careful of dirt like mud because the fuel tube joint has O-rings to seal the fuel tube connector and fuel suction plate.
  - Do not use any tools in this work.
  - Do not bend or twist the nylon tube by force.
  - After disconnecting, cover the fuel tube joint with a plastic bag.
  - When the fuel tube joint and fuel suction plate are stuck, pinch the fuel tank tube between fingers, and turn it carefully to release. Disconnect the fuel tank tube.
    
    Fig 2: Removing Tube Joint Clip And Pulling Out Fuel Pump Tube
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REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SET PLATE
1. Remove the 8 bolts and set plate.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Set Plate
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REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE
1. Pull out the fuel suction tube from the fuel tank.
  
  Fig 4: Pulling Out Fuel Suction Tube
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  NOTE:
  - Do not damage the fuel pump filter.
  - Be careful that the arm of the sender gauge should not bend.
2. Remove the gasket from the fuel suction tube.