Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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-- Follow all safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.

-- Disconnect the ground cable from the battery terminal. Refer to BATTERY .

WARNING:

Risk of accident due to the weight of the fuel tank.

The fuel tank must be empty when it is lowered.

-- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK, DRAINING .

-- Remove the right rear wheel housing liner. Refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Remove fuel filler tube bolts -1 and 2-.

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WARNING:

Risk of accident due to the weight of the fuel tank.

The fuel tank must be empty when it is lowered.

-- Remove the bolts -1 through 6-.

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NOTE:

The fuel tank lowers onto the subframe.

The fuel tank is shown without the subframe to provide a more clear illustration.

-- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to OVERVIEW - SEAT BENCH/SINGLE SEAT .

-- Fold the insulation mat near the locking flange cover to the side.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the locking flange cover.

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

-- Remove the Fuel Pump Control Module -J538- toward the inside between the fuel tank and the underbody -arrow-.

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- and remove the Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-.

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