Removal [11/2016 - ]: Procedure
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- REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2016 - ]
- REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the 2 fuel pump connectors and fuel tank pressure sensor (vapor pressure sensor assembly) connector.
*a Fuel Pump Connector *b Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (Vapor Pressure Sensor Assembly) Connector - Disengage the 2 clamps to disconnect the fuel tank wire.
- Remove the tube joint clip, and pull off the fuel tube joint of the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
*1 Fuel Suction Plate Sub-assembly *2 Tube Joint Clip *3 Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-assembly *a Fuel Tube Joint *b O-ring *c Nylon Tube Pull off Pull off NOTE:- Remove any foreign matter on the fuel tube joint before performing this work.
- Do not scratch or allow any foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe (fuel pipe).
- Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube joint by hand.
- Do not bend, twist, pinch or kink the nylon tube.
- Cover the disconnected fuel tube joint with a plastic bag to prevent damage and contamination.
- If the fuel tube joint and fuel suction plate sub-assembly are stuck, push and pull to release them.
- Disengage the clamp to disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
- Remove the 8 bolts, fuel tank vent tube set plate and suction tube support plate from the fuel tank assembly.
- Remove the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly from the fuel tank assembly.NOTE:
Be careful not to bend the arm of the fuel sender gauge assembly.
- Remove the fuel suction tube set gasket from the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly.
- Disconnect the 2 fuel pump connectors and fuel tank pressure sensor (vapor pressure sensor assembly) connector.