Fuel Pump Removal

WARNING: The fuel system is under pressure. To avoid fuel spillage and the risk of personal injury or fire, it is necessary to relieve the fuel system pressure before disconnecting the fuel lines.

Relieve the fuel system pressure.
1. Remove the fuel cap.
2. Remove fuel pump fuse Ef12 from the engine fuse block.
3. Start the engine and allow the engine to stall.
4. Crank the engine for an additional 10 seconds.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the rear seat. Refer to REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL .
Remove the fuel pump access cover.

Fig 1: Removing Fuel Pump Access Cover
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Disconnect the electrical connector at the fuel pump assembly.
Disconnect the fuel outlet line.
Disconnect the fuel tank return line.
Turn the lock ring counterclockwise to clear the tank tabs.
Remove the fuel pump assembly from the tank.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Ring And Fuel Pump Electrical Connector
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