Disassembly [08/2013 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY
See step 2

REMOVE FUEL PUMP

Disengage the claw and disconnect the fuel pump filter hose from the fuel sub-tank.

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Using needle nose pliers, remove the E-ring and spring from the fuel suction plate shaft.

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*1	E-ring
*a	Tube

Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 2 claws, and remove the fuel filter and fuel pump from the fuel sub-tank.
NOTE:
Do not do anything which may separate the tube from either the fuel suction plate sub-assembly or fuel filter, such as applying excessive force to the tube.

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Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector.

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NOTE:

Do not damage the wire harness.

Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 1 fuel suction support.

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Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 5 claws, and remove the fuel pump from the fuel filter.

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*a	Fuel Filter
*b	Suction Filter

NOTE:

Do not damage the fuel filter.
Do not remove the suction filter from the fuel pump.
Do not use either the fuel pump or suction filter if the suction filter is removed from the fuel pump.

Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector.

Remove the O-ring and fuel pump spacer from the fuel pump.

*1	O-ring
*2	Fuel Pump Spacer
*a	5.0 mm (0.197 in.)

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the sealing surface.

HINT:

If the O-ring still remains in the fuel filter, remove it using a wire tip (1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) diameter) that is formed as shown in the illustration.