Removal (Tacoma)
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- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Electric fuel pump is located in fuel tank. Fuel tank must be removed for servicing of fuel pump. Raise and support vehicle. Remove necessary covers for access to fuel tank. Drain gasoline from fuel tank into approved container.
- Disconnect fuel filler tube and any remaining hoses for fuel tank removal. Support fuel tank with transmission jack. Remove fuel tank straps. Slightly lower fuel tank for access to fuel supply and fuel return lines at the fuel pump.
- Disconnect electrical connector from top of fuel pump. This is electrical connector for fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit. Disconnect electrical connector from vapor pressure sensor. See Figure.
- Ensure area around fuel supply and fuel return lines on top of fuel pump is clean. Disconnect fuel supply and fuel return lines from top of fuel pump. Remove fuel tank. Remove fuel pump mounting bracket-to-fuel tank bolts. Remove fuel pump assembly 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.