Removal (RAV4)
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- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove driver's side rear seat and cover plate on floor panel for access to electrical connector for 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. Disconnect electrical connector at vapor pressure sensor. See Fig 1.
- Ensure area around 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. Remove fuel pump retaining plate-to-fuel tank bolts and fuel pump retaining plate.
- Lift fuel pump assembly upward and disconnect fuel line from fuel pressure regulator and then 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.