Disassembly [11/2021 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

See step 2

REMOVE FUEL PUMP HARNESS

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Disconnect the 2 fuel pump harness connectors.
Disengage the clamp to remove the fuel pump harness from the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly.
NOTE:
- Do not damage the wire harness.
- When disengaging each wire harness from the clamp, disengage one wire at a time.
Remove the harness protector from the fuel pump harness.

SEPARATE FUEL SUCTION PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw.
Disengage the clamp and disconnect the fuel pump filter hose from the fuel sub-tank.
Disengage the 2 claws and separate the fuel filter (fuel suction plate sub-assembly) from the 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.
Remove the O-ring.

REMOVE FUEL PUMP FILTER

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Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 3 claws, and remove the fuel pump filter from the fuel filter.

REMOVE FUEL PUMP

REMOVE O-RING

*1	O-ring	*2	Fuel Pump Spacer
*a	5.0 mm (0.197 in.)	-	-

Remove the O-ring and fuel pump spacer from the fuel pump.
If the O-ring still remains in the fuel filter, remove it using a wire tip (1 mm (0.0394 in.) diameter) that is formed as shown in the illustration.