Removal (MR2)
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- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Apply tape to end of screwdriver to prevent scratching interior components. Using screwdriver, remove door opening scuff plates, lower trim covers and quarter trim covers. See Figure. Remove luggage compartment lids, luggage compartment boxes 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.
- Remove bolts and fuel pump protector cover located on fuel tank, above fuel pump. Disconnect electrical connector at vapor pressure sensor. See Fig 1. Ensure area around emission tube and fuel line at fuel pump is clean. Remove retaining clip from fuel line at fuel pump. See Fig 1. Disconnect fuel line from fuel pump. Disconnect emission tube.
- Remove fuel pump retaining plate-to-fuel tank bolts and fuel pump retaining plate. Remove fuel pump assembly with 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.