Removal & Installation

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Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove maintenance access cover located under or behind rear seat.

Fig 1: Identifying Inspection Hole Cover, Harness Connector And Fuel Hoses

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Disconnect harness connectors and fuel tubes from upper plate of fuel level sensor unit.
NOTE: Put mating marks on tubes for correct installation.

Fig 2: Identifying Quick Connector Tabs
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Fig 3: Cross-Sectional View Of Quick Connectors
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Remove fuel pump retainer screws.
Using care to not spill residual fuel from fuel pump and fuel level sensor unit, remove fuel pump from fuel tank.

Fig 4: Exploded View Of Fuel Pump And Level Sensor Unit With Torque Specifications

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To install, reverse removal procedure.
NOTE: Face fuel level sensor unit as shown in the figure below, and install it with knock pin on back aligned with knock pin hole on fuel tank.

Fig 5: Fuel Pump And Level Sensor Unit Orientation
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Tighten fuel pump bolts or fuel pump lock ring to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .