Thank You Toyota! ...Fuel Pump Replacement. (1 Viewer)

[flintknapper]

Fuel pump started 'whining' last week, so its time to pluck the original out and replace it.

Unlike the Starter on my LX470....the fuel pump is actually easy to replace.

You do NOT have to drop the fuel tank in order to do this repair.

Most folks know there is an 'access panel' under the drivers side 2nd row seat, but I don't know if anyone has actually posted pics or not....so here you go.

You will need to remove both seats in order to get the carpet to lay back far enough to get to the access panel.

The panel is held in place by two stainless steel phillips head screws. Remove those and lift the panel straight up to expose the top of the fuel tank.

This will give you easy access to the fuel pump. It will take you longer to take out the seats and roll back the carpet than to replace the pump. Beats the heck out of dropping the fuel tank.

 

[badlander]

Good to know, thanks for taking the time to post this.

 

[DJCloz]

nice write up!

 

[Ninja Cruiser100]

Great job, thanks.

 

[beedo34]

What's different about the LX? No trap door?

 

[99toylc]

What's different about the LX? No trap door?

"Unlike THE STARTER on my lx470"

 

[TXLX100]

Toyota planning well for a long term vehicle to be serviced.... Except for the starter (however it is very difficult to get the starter wet).

 

[ton504]

Heads up to replace the oring for the fuel pump assembly as fuel can make the old one swell up and not fit the channel.

 

[92LXAZ]

Thanks for the post. However wish I did not see how easy this was after having to pay dealer price to fix mine.

 

[El Cid]

So what does the pump look like stand alone? What are the steps to replace it after you've gotten to it?

 

[ff347]

Did mine last year and was amazed how easy it was to do. I never think about taking pictures though, thanks for doing that.

 

[ff347]

replace both fuel filters while you are at it.

 

[OG 91 LC]

I likes!

 

[beedo34]

"Unlike THE STARTER on my lx470"

No, seriously. What's different about the LX?

 

[TheForger]

No, seriously. What's different about the LX?

He was comparing the difficulty of access between the starter and fuel pump. Starter being very difficult and involved to get to; fuel pump not so much. He just stated LX because that is what he happens owns. But regardless of LX or LC, there is no difference between the access for the fuel pump....or starter for that matter

 

[Spike555]

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"No thank YOU Chuck Norris"- Peter LaFleur

 

[Spike555]

I have found that 99% of imports has this access panel for the fuel pump. My Land Rover, wifes Volvo, her Sedona, my Montero, the Cruiser...yet another reason to never buy a "domestic" car ever again.

 

[LEX]

Thanks for the post. However wish I did not see how easy this was after having to pay dealer price to fix mine.

How much? Just curious.

 

[92LXAZ]

$1182 at Lexus of Albuquerque. The pump alone was about $450 (can't remember exact price). Could have gotten it locally at CBT for $276. I think labor was $580. The part number for the pump is 23220-50160. I know there is a pump filter that was replaced as well. May have been part of the assembly though. I didn't have time for other options so although it's tough to swallow it's done and got it back home.

 

[ponytl]

$1182 at Lexus of Albuquerque. The pump alone was about $450 (can't remember exact price). Could have gotten it locally at CBT for $276. I think labor was $580. The part number for the pump is 23220-50160. I know there is a pump filter that was replaced as well. May have been part of the assembly though. I didn't have time for other options so although it's tough to swallow it's done and got it back home.

ouch....