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I was told by somebody that my fuel pump is inside my ('97 2.7l petrol RX 3-door) gas tank... is this true?
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2003 Prado VX Turbodiesel, stick, Ironman Nitrogas, 2" lift, Ironman snorkel
1997 Prado RX 2.7l 3-door stock -
Its inside the fuel tank onda, to access it open the rear door undo the bolts for cargo tie downs and pull up the carpet. You will see a round metal plate screwed onto the floor, undo these screws and remove it. Now you can access the panel on top of the fuel tank, undo the wiring harness and unscrew the bolts to remove the pump from the tank. Its best if your tank is empty or near emty when doing this and also important no to damage the fuel lines attatched to the pump.
* Always do any repairs to the fuel system outdoors or with sufficient air flow to remove any vapours from the air *
Hope this helps you some ondo.
Regards, GVX.97' Prado VX Grande Emerald/Silver, 3.4L, auto, Bilstein shocks/ Dobinsons coils 2'' lift, breathers on everything, snorkel, Maxxis Bighorns. Coming before Summer, Uniden uhf, spotties and with luck a winch bar.
'' If you risk nothing you gain nothing - Bear Grylls '' -
Thanks GVX.2003 Prado VX Turbodiesel, stick, Ironman Nitrogas, 2" lift, Ironman snorkel
1997 Prado RX 2.7l 3-door stockComment
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I know the plate is in the rear floor but there is no way you can remove the fuel pump through the hole when the plate is removed.
At least it is not possible with my 2002 model 5 door, not 100% certain with a '97 model 3 door but I would be surprised if it was different. All I would be able to do is check the electrical plugs for the sender and pump are ok.
I had to drop the tank in order to remove/check the fuel pump in mine (turned out to be a split in the connecting hose off the pump)
Lee'18 VX, Billies with Dobinson springs, Summit bar with Narva Enhanced Optics to help my old eyes
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