Removal (4Runner)
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- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Remove first row driver and passenger rear seats.
- Remove necessary carpet.
- Remove 3 screws from service hole cover. See Fig 1
- Disconnect 2 electrical connectors from fuel pump. These are the electrical connectors for the fuel pump and vapor pressure sensor.
- Disconnect fuel tank filler pipe hose from fuel tank.
- Drain gasoline into approved container.
- Fuel tank must be removed for servicing fuel pump. Raise and support vehicle. See Fig 2.
- Support fuel tank protector with transmission jack. Remove 6 bolts to remove fuel tank protector.
- Disconnect fuel tank main tube and fuel tank return tube. Pinch tab on fuel tube to remove lock claw and pull out fuel tank tube. See Fig 3.
- Disconnect fuel tank breather tube. Pinch tab on fuel tube to remove lock claw and pull out fuel tank breather tube.
- Disconnect fuel tank breather tube from fuel tank. Push in connector at fuel tank. While pushing, pinch in around connector at fuel tank and pull out connector. See Fig 4.
- Support fuel tank with transmission jack. Remove 2 bolts and 2 fuel tank bands and remove fuel tank.
- Remove fuel tank insulator cushions. See Fig 5.
- Remove fuel tank main tube and fuel tank return tube retaining clips and pull out tubes.
- Unscrew fuel pump retainer to remove.
- Remove fuel pump assembly and gasket from fuel tank. Use care not to damage fuel filter on bottom of fuel pump and fuel gage sending unite when removing fuel pump.