Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Fuel Pump: Installation
- INSTALL FUEL PUMP FILTER TO FUEL PUMP
Install the pump filter with a new clip.
- INSTALL FUEL PUMP TO FUEL PUMP BRACKET
- Install the rubber cushion to the fuel pump.
- Connect the fuel hose to the outlet port of the fuel pump.
- Install the fuel pump by pushing the lower side of the fuel pump.
- INSTALL LEAD WIRE TO FUEL PUMP
- INSTALL FUEL PUMP AND SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY TO FUEL TANK
- Install a new gasket to the fuel suction plate.
- Insert the fuel pump and the sender gauge assembly into the fuel tank.
- Install the fuel tank vent tube set plate with the 8 bolts.
Torque: 3.5 N.m (35 kgf.cm, 31 in.lbf)
- CONNECT FUEL MAIN TUBE AND RETURN TUBE (FUEL TUBE CONNECTORS) TO FUEL SUCTION PLATE
- Before installing the tube connectors, check foreign matters on the connection between the nylon tube and the suction plate.
- Attach the fuel tube connectors to the ports of the fuel suction plate and insert the clips until you hear a click.
- After the connection, pull out the clips to check to see that they are installed securely.
- CONNECT FUEL PUMP & SENDER GAUGE CONNECTOR
- CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS (See SFI SYSTEM )
- INSTALL REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
- Install the rear service hole cover with the 2 screws.
- Cover the rear and front floor carpets.
- INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATES, STEP PLATES AND REAR SEAT LOCK COVERS
- INSTALL NO.1 REAR SEATS
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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.
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