Removal (Camry Solara)
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- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Remove rear seat cushion 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 the fuel tank.
- Remove bolts and fuel pump protector cover located on fuel tank, above fuel pump. Ensure area around disconnect fitting on fuel line at fuel pump is clean. Depress both sides of retainer and pull fuel line with disconnect fitting from outlet tube on the fuel pump. See Fig 1.
- Remove fuel pump retaining plate-to-fuel tank bolts. Remove fuel pump retaining plate, fuel pump and gasket from fuel tank. Use care not to damage fuel filter on bottom of fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit when removing fuel pump.