Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

WARNING: Be sure to read "General Precautions" when working on fuel system. Refer to "General Precautions".







1. Release fuel pressure.
Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE".
2. Open fuel filer lid.
3. Open the filler cap and release the pressure inside the fuel tank.
4. Open the trunk lid and remove the trunk front finisher.
5. Disconnect battery ground cable.
6. Disconnect the harness connector, fuel feed tube and fuel return tube.
- Remove the quick connectors of the fuel tube as follows.

NOTE: The followings are also applied to the quick connector of EVAP tube.




- Hold the sides of the connector, push in tubs and pull out the tube.
- If the connector and the tube are stuck together, push and pull several times until they start to move. Then disconnect them by pulling.

CAUTION:
- The tube can be removed when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
- Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
- Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful when welding near the tube.
- Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte etc. from getting on the resin tube.
- Do not bend or test the tube during installation and removal.
- Only when the tube is replaced, remove the remaining retainer.
- When the tube is replaced, also replace the retainer with a new one.

Retainer color:
Feed tube : Green
Return tube : Gray




- To keep clean the connecting portion and to avoid damage and foreign materials, cover them completely with plastic bags or something similar.

7. Remove fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly.

CAUTION:
- Do not bend the float arm during removal.
- Avoid impacts such as falling when handling components.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Make sure the fuel pump strainer is free from foreign materials. If any are found, remove them.

INSTALLATION




- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Set the fuel tube connector of the fuel level sensor unit facing the right side of the vehicle. Install it by matching the notches on its outer circumferences and the fuel tank.
- Tighten the mounting bolts evenly.

CAUTION: Use the genuine bolts or equivalent.




- Connect the quick connector as follows.
1. Check the connection for damage and foreign materials.
2. Align the connector with the tube, then insert the connector straight into the tube until a click is heard.
3. After connecting, make sure that the connection is secure by following the steps below.
a. Visually confirm that the two retainer tabs are connected to the connector.
b. Pull the tube and the connector to make sure they are securely connected.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Start the engine and rev it up, make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections.