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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2000TACOMA BASE, 2D PICKUP, 2.4 L, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEREMOVE, OVERHAUL & INSTALLENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION - 4-CYLINDERFUEL SYSTEMSFUEL PUMPREMOVAL (ECHO)
2000 Toyota Tacoma Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, Standard
Removal (ECHO)
2000 Toyota Tacoma Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, StandardSECTION Removal (ECHO)
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Remove rear seat and cover plate on floor panel for access to fuel pump if not previously done. Disconnect electrical connector from top of fuel pump. This is electrical connector for fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit. Electric fuel pump is located in the fuel tank. Disconnect electrical connector from vapor pressure sensor. See Fig 1.
- Ensure area around emission tube and fuel line at fuel pump is clean. Remove retaining clip from fuel line at fuel pump. See Fig 1. Disconnect fuel line from fuel pump. Disconnect emission tube.
- Remove fuel pump retaining plate-to-fuel tank bolts. Remove fuel pump retaining plate, fuel pump and gasket from fuel tank. Use care not to damage fuel filter when removing fuel pump.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.