Removal

2AR-FE FUEL: FUEL PUMP: REMOVAL

HINT
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the fuel pump assembly Programming and Relearning.

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Service Precautions.

2. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

Fuel System: Precaution

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

4. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK Removal

6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER

(a) Remove the rear floor service hole cover.





(b) Disconnect the fuel pump connector.

7. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE

(a) Pull the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull out the fuel tank vent hose.





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NOTICE:
* Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the fuel tank vent hose connector before performing this work.
* Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tank vent hose connector has an O-ring that seals the pipe.
* Only disconnect the joint by hand.
* Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the fuel tank vent hose.
* Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel tank vent hose.
* If the vent hose connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.

8. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER ELBOW TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the tube joint clip, and pull out the fuel tube joint of the fuel tank breather elbow tube sub-assembly.





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NOTICE:
* Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the fuel tube joint before performing this work.
* Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube joint has an O-ring that seals the pipe.
* Only disconnect the fuel tube joint by hand.
* Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the fuel tank breather elbow tube.
* Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel tube joint.
* If the fuel tube joint and fuel suction plate are stuck, push and pull to release them.

9. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the tube joint clip, and pull out the fuel tube joint of the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.





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NOTICE:
* Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the fuel tube joint before performing this work.
* Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube joint has an O-ring that seals the pipe.
* Only disconnect the fuel tube joint by hand.
* Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the fuel tank main tube.
* Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel tube joint.
* If the fuel tube joint and fuel suction plate are stuck, push and pull to release them.

10. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SET PLATE

(a) Remove the 8 bolts and set plate.





11. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, pull the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull out the fuel cut-off tube.





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(b) Remove the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly from the fuel tank.

NOTICE:
Make sure that the fuel sender gauge arm does not bend.

(c) Remove the fuel suction tube set gasket from the fuel suction tube assembly.