Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Removal (Including fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator)

1. Preparation
(1) Open the Service Cover (A) with unscrewing the bolts (B).




(2) Disconnect the Fuel Pump Connector (A).

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(3) Start the engine and wait until fuel in fuel line is exhausted.
(4) After the engine stalls, turn the ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Disconnect the Fuel Feed Line (A), Recirculation Line (B) and Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor connector (C).

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(1) Unfasten the Fuel Pump Locking Ring (D) with the Special Service Tool . [ULEV]
(2) Unfasten the Fuel Pump mounting bolts. [SULEV]

CAUTION:
Be careful NOT TO damage the surface of the fuel tank.

3. Remove the Fuel Pump assembly from the Fuel Tank.

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Installation

Install the Fuel Pump according to the reverse order of REMOVAL procedure.

NOTE:
Replace the Fuel Pump Locking Ring and Fuel Pump Plate Packing (A) with a new one when installing the fuel pump again.






Fuel Pump Installation Torques [SULEV] :
20.0 - 2.9N.m (0.2 - 0.3kgf.m, 1.4 - 2.2lbf.ft)

CAUTION:
The locking ring type[ULEV] should be completely engaged to the ring of the fuel tank.