Removal (Esteem)
- Relieve fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect negative battery cable, and go to next step.
- Remove rear seat cushion, rear seat back, right side door sill, pillar trim and right rear opening trim. Disconnect connectors to fuel tank wire harness. Remove parking brake cover and console box (1.6L engine only). Disconnect rear oxygen sensor harness connectors, and go to next step.
- Hoist vehicle and remove HO2S No. 2. Do not allow weight of exhaust pipe to be supported by HO2S wiring harness. Remove muffler, and go to next step.
- Disconnect fuel filler hose and breather hose(s) from fuel filler neck (car body side). See Fig 1 . Insert hose of a hand operated fuel siphon pump into rubber hose, but not into tank. Siphon fuel into a fuel certified container. Remove siphon hose, and go to next step.
- Disconnect EVAP canister air valve, follow fuel lines and disconnect fuel hoses and vapor hoses, where quick disconnect fittings are supplied, use Quick Disconnect Tool (09919-47020). Disconnect components as necessary. Support fuel tank on jack, remove retaining straps and slowly lower tank away from vehicle. Be careful that fuel lines and/or wires do not get hung up on vehicle while lowering tank. Clean off tank with compressed air before removing fuel pump assembly. Go to next step.
- Disconnect fuel pump assembly harness connector. Using quick disconnect tool, disconnect fuel vapor hose and pipes. Loosen fuel pump assembly retain bolts and remove assembly from fuel tank.
- While opening snap fit locks, removing fuel filter. Slide fuel level gauge out of position and remove. See Fig 2 . Also remove bracket at bottom of fuel pump by opening snap fit locks and sliding it out of position. Go to next step.
- Disconnect fuel pump lead wires from pump (not at fuel pump) assembly. Remove fuel pump with lead wires, grommet and spacer from pump assembly. Inspect all fuel pump components thoroughly before assembly. Replace worn or damaged components as necessary.
NOTE:
DO NOT put siphon hose through filler neck at fuel filler cap. To avoid damaging inlet valve, DO NOT force pump hose into fuel tank.
CAUTION:
When disassembling fuel pump assembly, be careful not to damage case around grommet area or oil leakage from fuel pump may occur. Use of a NEW grommet is recommended. Apply engine oil to grommet before installation.