Right Suction Jet Pump, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With 6.0L (V12) Engine: Removing

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Follow all safety precautions, refer to WORKING ON FUEL SYSTEM .

Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions, refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

To remove suction jet pump, fuel tank should be completely empty. Procedure to empty the fuel tank FUEL TANK, DRAINING .

-- Remove the left single seat and the left 2/3 seat bench seat cushion in the second row of seats, refer to Seat Frames .

Fig 1: Cut The Floor Covering Along The Perforation

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WARNING:

Risk of injury.

Wear safety gloves

-- Cut the floor covering along the perforation -arrows- on the left side with a carpet knife -1-.

-- Fold carpet cut-out to side -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Locking Flange Cover - Tightening Specifications

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-- Remove the nuts -1 to 4- and remove left locking flange cover.

NOTE:

Place a clean cloth under the separating location to catch any fuel that may leak out.

Fig 3: Fuel Delivery Unit Lines Location

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WARNING:

Very hot fuel can burn your skin.

In extreme cases, the fuel lines and the fuel itself in vehicles with a common rail engine can be as hot as 100 °C after the engine has been turned off. Let the fuel cool down before opening any line connections otherwise there is a danger of scalding.
Wear safety gloves
Wear protective eyewear.

There is a risk of injury because the fuel is under pressure.

To reduce pressure in fuel system, lay a clean cloth around the connector and carefully loosen connector.

-- Disconnect fuel lines -2 and 3-. Disconnect the connector couplings, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- on the left locking flange.

-- Remove locking ring using the Wrench - Fuel Sending UnitT10202.

Fig 4: Identifying Removal Of Locking Ring With T10202

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-- Pull left locking flange with seal out of fuel tank a bit.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Lines And Connectors

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1- and -2- on the bottom of the left locking flange.

-- Disconnect the fuel lines -3 and 4-. Disconnect the connector couplings, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING .

-- Reach into the opening in the fuel tank and disconnect the delivery line -1- by pressing the releases.

Fig 6: Fuel Lines Location

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NOTE:

Ignore -item 2-.

-- Remove the right fuel delivery unit, refer to Transfer Fuel Pump - G6-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITH 6.0L (V12) ENGINE .

Fig 7: Identifying Removal Of Fuel Level Sensor Through Guide -Arrow 2- While Pressing Locking Tab -Arrow 1-

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-- Reach through the opening in the right side of the fuel tank, press the tab -arrow 1- and remove the Fuel Level Sensor -G- from the guide -arrow 2-.

-- Remove the Fuel Level Sensor -G- carefully through the opening in the fuel tank.

NOTE:

The Fuel Level Sensor -- is shown without the fuel tank to provide a better illustration.

-- Reach through the opening in the fuel tank and remove the delivery line through the opening on the right side of the fuel tank.

Fig 8: Removing Suction Jet Pump

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-- Press the tab -arrow 1- and pull the suction jet pump out of the guide -arrow 2-.

NOTE:

The suction jet pump is illustrated without the fuel tank.

-- Remove suction jet pump carefully through the opening in the fuel tank.