Removal (ES300)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2002 Lexus SC 430, 2002 Lexus RX 300, 2002 Lexus LX 470, 2002 Lexus LS 430, and 2002 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove rear seat cushion and back. Remove floor carpet. Remove floor service hole cover. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect fuel pump tube sub-assembly. Remove 8 bolts and fuel tank vent tube set plate. Remove fuel suction tube assembly with pump and gauge. Remove fuel suction tube gasket. Using screwdriver, disconnect snap claws from claw holes and remove fuel suction support No. 2. Remove fuel pump cushion rubber. Remove fuel pressure regulator assembly. Remove fuel pump assembly with filter. Remove fuel pump filter. See Figure.
- Using screwdriver, remove fuel pump filter clip and fuel pump filter. Using screwdriver, disconnect snap claws from claw holes and remove fuel suction plate. Remove fuel sender gauge assembly. Remove fuel pump harness.