Removal (Highlander)
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- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Remove driver's side and passenger's side rear seats and cover plate on floor panel for access to fuel pump if not previously done.
- Disconnect electrical connector from top of fuel pump. This is electrical connector for fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit. Electric fuel pump is located in fuel tank.
- Ensure area around disconnect fitting and fuel supply line on top of fuel pump is clean.
- Remove retaining clip from disconnect fitting on fuel supply line at top of fuel pump. See Figure.
- Disconnect fuel supply line from top of fuel pump. DO NOT bend or twist fuel supply line or disconnect fitting during removal. Use care not to damage the nylon fuel supply line and disconnect fitting during removal, as there are "O" rings inside the disconnect fitting.
- Remove fuel pump retaining plate-to-fuel tank bolts and fuel pump retaining plate. Lift fuel pump assembly upward and disconnect necessary fuel line and then remove fuel pump assembly from fuel tank. Use care not to damage fuel filter on bottom of fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit when removing fuel pump.