Disassembly [08/2013 - ]
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- REMOVE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY See step 2
- REMOVE FUEL PUMP WITH FILTER ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the connector of the fuel pump harness.
- Disconnect the fuel pump filter hose.
- Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 2 claws, and remove the fuel filter and fuel pump with filter assembly from the fuel sub-tank.
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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Tube *2 Fuel Sub-tank NOTE:Do not do anything which may separate the tube from either the fuel suction plate sub-assembly or fuel filter, such as applying excessive force to the tube. Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2013 - ] .
- Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 fuel suction support.
- Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 5 claws, and remove the fuel pump with filter assembly from the fuel filter.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Fuel Filter *2 Suction Filter NOTE:- Do not damage the fuel filter.
- Do not remove the suction filter.
- Do not use either the fuel pump or the suction filter if the suction filter is removed from the fuel pump with filter assembly.
- Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector.
- Remove the O-ring and fuel pump spacer from the fuel pump with filter assembly.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 O-ring *2 Fuel Pump Spacer *a 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) NOTE:Be careful not to damage the sealing surface.
HINT:
If the O-ring still remains in the fuel filter, remove it using a wire tip (1 mm diameter) that is formed as shown in the illustration.