Removal

3MZ-FE FUEL PUMP:

REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

HINT: (Service Precautions)

2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Coupe)

HINT: (Disassembly)

3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Convertible)

HINT: (Removal)

4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER





(a) Remove the rear floor service hole cover.
(b) Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
5. REMOVE FUEL PUMP TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the tube joint clip, and pull out the fuel pump tube.

- 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 quick connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly.
- 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 carefully.

6. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SET PLATE





(a) Remove the 8 bolts and set plate.
7. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE





(a) Pull out the fuel suction tube from the fuel tank.

- Do not damage the fuel pump filter.
- Be careful that the arm of the sender gauge does not bend.

(b) Remove the gasket from the fuel suction tube.
8. REMOVE FUEL NO. 2 SUCTION SUPPORT





(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, disengage the 5 snap claws from the claw holes, and remove the fuel No. 2 suction support.

NOTE: Do not damage the fuel suction support.

9. REMOVE FUEL PUMP CUSHION RUBBER





(a) Remove the fuel pump cushion rubber from the fuel pump.
10. REMOVE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY





(a) Disconnect the fuel sender gauge connector (*1).
(b) Unlock the fuel sender gauge, and slide it to remove (*2).
11. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Disconnect the fuel pump connector (*1).
(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, disengage the 4 snap claws from the claw holes, and pull out the fuel suction plate.

NOTE: Do not damage the fuel suction support.

12. REMOVE FUEL PUMP HARNESS





(a) Disconnect the connector (*1).
(b) Using a screwdriver, pry out the fuel pump harness (*2).
13. REMOVE FUEL PUMP





(a) Pull out the fuel pump from the fuel filter.
14. REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY





(a) Pull out the fuel pressure regulator from the fuel filter.





(b) Remove the O-ring from the fuel pressure regulator.