FUEL PUMP (for High Pressure): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- PRECAUTION CAUTION:
- Do not smoke or work near an open flame when handling the fuel system.
- Keep gasoline away from rubber or leather parts.
- Do not allow fuel to spray when removing the pipe between the high pressure side fuel pump assembly and the fuel injector assembly. The fuel in the pipe is highly pressurized.
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
- Discharge fuel system pressure (See FUEL SYSTEM )
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
- REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY (for Direct Injection)
- Remove the 2 fuel pressure pulsation damper assemblies and No 1 fuel pipe sub-assembly (See REMOVAL ).
- REMOVE ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)
- Detach the 5 claws and remove the engine cover sub-assembly LH and RH from the fuel pump assembly.
- REMOVE ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)
HINT
Use the same procedure as for the bank 1 side
- REMOVE NO. 3 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the high pressure side fuel pump assembly connector
- Secure the union bolt on the fuel pump assembly side in place with a 21 mm wrench. Using a 19 mm union nut wrench, loosen the union nut and disconnect the fuel pipe from the fuel pump assemblyNOTE: Do not loosen the union bolt on the fuel pump side. If the union bolt is accidentally loosened, replace the fuel pump assembly.
- Remove the 2 bolts on the delivery pipe side and remove the No 3 fuel pipe sub-assembly.
- REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the high pressure side fuel pump assembly connector.
- Secure the union bolt on the fuel pump assembly side in place with a 21 mm wrench Using a 19 mm union nut wrench, loosen the union nut and disconnect the fuel pipe from the fuel pump assembly.NOTE: Do not loosen the union bolt on the fuel pump side. If the union bolt is accidentally loosened, replace the fuel pump assembly.
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the bank 1 side
- Remove the 2 bolts on the delivery pipe side and separate the No 2 fuel pipe sub-assembly.
- Remove the bolt and No 2 fuel pipe sub-assembly
- REMOVE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)
- Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel pump assembly
- Remove the 2 nuts, fuel pump assembly and fuel pump insulator
- REMOVE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)
HINT
Use the same procedure as for the bank 1 side