Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

NOTE: The Fuel Filter for this vehicle is a 'Maintenance-Free item', and does not require service.

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation





REMOVAL

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

1. Release fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE".
2. Open fuel filer lid.
3. Open filler cap and release the pressure inside fuel tank.
4. Remove trunk front finisher. Refer to "TRUNK ROOM TRIM & TRUNK LID FINISHER".




5. Disconnect harness connector and fuel feed tube.




- Disconnect quick connectors of fuel tube as follows.






NOTE: The following 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:
- Quick connector can be disconnected when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
- Do not use any tools to disconnect quick connector.
- Keep resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful when welding near resin tube.
- Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte etc. from getting on resin tube.
- Do not bend or twist resin tube during installation and disconnection.
- Do not remove the remaining retainer on hard tube (or the equivalent) except when resin tube or retainer is replaced.
- When resin tube or hard tube (or the equivalent) is replaced, also replace retainer with a new one.
Retainer color: Green




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

6. 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 fuel pump strainer is free from foreign materials. If any are found, remove them.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.




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

CAUTION: Use the genuine bolts or equivalent.

- Connect 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 tabs are connected to the connector.
b. Pull the tube and the connector to make sure they are securely connected.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
- After installing tubes, make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections in the following steps.
- Apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch "ON" (with engine stopped). Then check for fuel leaks at connections.
- Start engine and rev it up and make sure for fuel leaks at connections.