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3-116 FUEL SYSTEM (DFI)
Fuel Pump
Fuel Pump Removal
                           WARNING
  Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explo-
  sive under certain conditions, creating the potential
  for serious burns. Make sure the area is well venti-
  lated and free from any source of flame or sparks;
  this includes any appliance with a pilot light. Do not
  smoke. Turn the ignition switch off. Disconnect the
  battery (–) terminal. To avoid fuel spills, draw it from
  the tank when the engine is cold. Be prepared for
  fuel spillage; any spilled fuel must be completely
  wiped up immediately.

                           NOTICE
  Never drop the fuel pump especially on a hard sur-
  face. Such a shock to the pump can damage it.

• Draw  the fuel out from the fuel tank with a commercially
  available electric pump.
•○Remove   the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal).
  Be careful of fuel spillage from the fuel tank since fuel still
  remains in the fuel tank and fuel pump. Plug the fuel pipe
  of the fuel tank.

• Turn the fuel tank upside down.
• pump [B].the fuel pump bolts [A], and take out the fuel
  Remove

                           NOTICE
  Do not pull the leads of the fuel pump. If they are
  pulled, the lead terminals may be damaged.

• Discard the fuel pump gasket [A].