| General Procedures Special Tool(s) | | Fuel Drain Hose 310-102 | | | Fuel Storage Tanker 164-R3202 or equivalent | WARNING:Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury. WARNING:Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury. WARNING:Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel causing personal injury or a fire hazard. WARNING:The fuel in the tank may be pressurized. Remove the fuel tank cap slowly. If a hissing sound is heard, wait until the condition stops before removing the fuel tank filler cap. If these precautions are not followed, fuel may spray and cause personal injury. | | -
Release the fuel tank filler cap and position aside. | | | -
Insert the fuel drain hose special tool into the fuel tank filler pipe until it reaches the check valve. | | | -
Attach the fuel storage tanker special tool to the fuel drain hose special tool and remove any residual fuel in the fuel tank filler pipe. | | | -
Lift the LH rear seat cushion and position the carpet aside. | | | -
Remove the 4 screws and the fuel pump module access cover. | | | -
Disconnect the fuel pump module electrical connector. | | | -
Using a suitable fuel pump lock ring remover, rotate the lock ring counterclockwise and remove. | | | -
CAUTION:The fuel pump module must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm and filter. Position the fuel pump module aside and, using the special tool and a suitable fuel recovery system, drain the fuel tank. | | |
