Your Toyota Corolla gives an access door to take away the fuel pump and Fuel Filter without the necessity to lower the fuel tank. Most models are comparable except for these built from 2002 to 2004, which require a fuel lock nut wrench to unlock the ring from the fuel pump assembly. Whatever your model, follow this guide to install a brand new fuel filler on your Corolla.
Toyota Corolla Fuel Filter Installation Instructions
1. Park your car in a protected place and relieve the fuel system pressure. Remove the rear seat and unscrew the floor service cowl mounting bolts, utilizing a Phillips screwdriver; or remove the sealing tape, depending on your explicit model. Once you remove the cover, you will notice the fuel pump assembly mounted on the fuel tank.
2. Unplug the fuel pump electrical connector from the fuel pump assembly. Start the engine and let it run until it stalls; then disconnect the black, damaging battery cable and take away the fuel tank filler cap.
3. Unplug the fuel pump vapor stress sensor electrical connector if your model is equipped with one; then pull the fuel line clip using a pair of nose pliers. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel pump assembly.
4. Remove the fuel vent line by pressing the tabs on the retainer and pulling the line off the assembly. When you’ve got a 2002, 2003 or 2004 model Toyota Corolla, unscrew the retainer ring mounting bolts using a Phillips screwdriver; otherwise, use a fuel lock nut wrench to unscrew the ring.
5. Carry the fuel pump meeting off the fuel tank and discard the O-ring situated between the meeting and fuel tank. Take away the Fuel Filter from the meeting and install the new unit.
6. Install a new O-ring and set the fuel pump meeting in place. Screw the retainer ring or use the fuel lock nut wrench. If you’re utilizing the wrench, align the indented mark on the tank with the tab on the fuel pump assembly mounting surface; align the mark on the retainer ring with the earlier marks and rotate the ring 2 complete turns using the fuel lock nut wrench.
7. Press the vent line on its fitting until the lock snaps in place; then set up the fuel line and safe it with the clip; plug the fuel pump vapor stress sensor electrical connector and the fuel pump electrical connector.
8. Join the black, adverse battery cable and set up the fuel tank filler cap. Start the engine and test for leaks; then flip off the engine and set the fuel pump assembly service cowl in place. Set up the mounting screws or seal it with butyl tape and set up the rear seat.