Fuel Pump: Removal

1. Remove the rear floor service hole cover.
2. Disconnect the connector from the fuel suction tube assembly.

HINT:

See FUEL SYSTEM .

1. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube.
   1. Remove the tube joint clip, and pull the fuel tube joint out of the plug of the fuel suction plate.
      NOTE:

      • Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the fuel tube joint before disconnecting it. Clean the joint if necessary.
      • It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the joint. If mud or dirt gets in the joint, the O-rings may not seal properly.
      • Only disconnect the joint by hand.
      • Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes.
      • Protect the joint by covering it with a plastic bag.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-Assembly

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1. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose.
   1. Pinch the retainer and pull the fuel tank vent connector out of the fuel tank to disconnect the fuel tank vent hose from the fuel suction plate.
      NOTE:

      • Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before disconnecting it. Clean the connector if necessary.
      • It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly.
      • Only disconnect the quick connector by hand.
      • Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes.
      • Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag.
      • If the pipe and connector are stuck, carefully try wiggling or pushing and pulling on the connector to release it. Pull the connector off the pipe carefully.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Vent Hose

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1. Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, set SST to the fuel pump gauge retainer.

   SST 09808-14020 (09808-01410, 09808-01420, 09808-01430) 

   HINT:

   • Engage the SST claws securely with the fuel pump gauge retainer ribs to secure SST.
   • Install SST while pressing the SST claws toward the fuel pump gauge retainer (towards the center of SST).
   Fig 4: Installing SST

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2. Using SST, loosen the fuel pump gauge retainer.

   SST 09808-14020 (09808-01410, 09808-01420, 09808-01430) 

   NOTE:

   • Do not use any tools other than specified in this operation. Damage to the fuel pump gauge retainer or the fuel tank.
   • Loosen the retainer by turning it counterclockwise while holding SST down. Do not allow the claw of the tank suction tube support to slip out of its groove on the fuel tank.
   Fig 5: Loosening Fuel Pump Gauge Retainer

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   HINT:

   The ribs on the fuel pump gauge retainer can be fitted into the tips of SST.

3. Remove the fuel pump gauge retainer while holding the fuel suction tube assembly by hand.

1. Remove the fuel suction tube assembly from the fuel tank.
   NOTE: Make sure that the fuel sender gauge arm does not bend.
2. Remove the gasket from the fuel tank.

Fig 6: Locating Fuel Suction Tube Assembly

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