Mitsubishi Evolution X. Manual - part 253

AC606018

Fuel pump module

Retainer

Flat-tip screwdriver

Fuel main pipe

AC

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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FUEL SUPPLY

13B-7

7. Turn the flat-tip screwdriver about 90 degrees to push up the 

retainer, and disconnect the fuel main pipe from the fuel 
pump module.

AC709180AB

Fuel pump module

8. Remove the mounting nuts of fuel pump module.

CAUTION

When removing the fuel pump module from the service 
hole, be careful not to damage the gauge unit and the float 
of the fuel pump module.

AC703018

AC

Fuel pump module

Fuel tank
suction hose

9. Disconnect the fuel tank suction hose while removing the 

fuel pump module from the service hole, and then remove 
the fuel pump module from the service hole.

10.Replace the fuel pump module gasket with a new one.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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FUEL SUPPLY

13B-8

CAUTION

• When installing the fuel pump module into the fuel tank 

from the service hole, be careful not to damage the 
gauge unit and the float of the fuel pump module. In 
addition, be careful that the float does not catch the 
fuel tank suction hose in the fuel tank.

•

AC703018

AC

Fuel pump module

Fuel tank
suction hose

When installing the fuel pump module into the fuel tank 
from the service hole, check that the moving part of the 
gauge works smoothly.

11.While inserting the fuel pump module into the fuel tank from 

the service hole, connect the fuel tank suction hose, and 
install the fuel pump module to the fuel tank.

AC606019

Retainer

Fuel main pipe

AC

12.Before the installation, push up the retainer of the fuel main 

pipe.

AC606020

Retainer

Fuel main pipe

Fuel pump module

AC

13.Connect the connector of fuel main pipe to the fuel pump 

module securely and push down the retainer of the 
connector to lock it firmly.

14.After the installation, slightly pull the fuel main pipe to check 

that it is connected securely. At this time, also check that 
there is approximately 1 mm (0.04 inch) play.

15.Connect the fuel return hose.

AC709179AC

Fuel main pipe

Fuel tank differential
pressure sensor connector

Fuel tank
pump module
connector

Fuel return hose

16.Connect the fuel pump module connector and fuel tank 

differential pressure sensor connector.

17.Install the floor inspection lid (LH).
18.Install the rear seat cushion assembly. (Refer to GROUP 

52A, Rear Seat Assembly 

P.52A-25

).

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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FUEL SUPPLY

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FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (SUB) REPLACEMENT

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1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. (Refer to GROUP 

52A, Rear Seat Assembly 

P.52A-25

).

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Floor inspection lid (RH)

2. Remove the floor inspection lid (RH).

AC703016 AC

Fuel level sensor 
(sub) connector

3. Disconnect the fuel level sensor (sub) connector.

CAUTION

Pay attention not to damage the fuel level sensor (sub) and 
the float of the fuel level sensor (sub) when withdrawing it 
from the service hole.

AC703017AC

Fuel level sensor (sub)

4. Remove the fuel level sensor (sub) mounting nuts, and 

remove the fuel level sensor (sub) from service hole.

5. Replace the fuel level sensor (sub) gasket with a new one.

CAUTION

Pay attention not to damage the fuel level sensor (sub) and 
the float of the fuel level sensor (sub) when installing it to 
the fuel tank through the service hole.
6. Install the fuel level sensor (sub) to the fuel tank through the 

service hole, and tighten the mounting nuts to the specified 
torque.

Tightening torque: 2.5 

± 0.4 N⋅ m (22 ± 4 in-lb)

AC703016 AC

Fuel level sensor 
(sub) connector

7. Connect the fuel level sensor (sub) connector.
8. Install the floor inspection lid (RH).
9. Install the rear seat cushion assembly. (Refer to GROUP 

52A, Rear Seat Assembly 

P.52A-25

).

FUEL TANK

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FUEL SUPPLY

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FUEL TANK

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1135001902184

<FUEL TANK>

Pre-removal operation
• Fuel Pump Connector Disconnection [Refer to GROUP 

13A, On-vehicle Service 

− Fuel Pump Connector Discon-

nection (How to Reduce Pressurized Fuel Lines) 

P.13A-901

].

• Fuel Draining.

• Propeller Shaft Removal (Refer to GROUP 25, Propeller 

Shaft 

P.25-6

).

• Center Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-24

).

• Rear Seat Cushion Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 

52A, Rear Seat Assembly 

P.52A-25

).

Post-installation operation
• Rear Seat Cushion Assembly Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 52A, Rear Seat Assembly 

P.52A-25

).

• Center Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler 

P.15-24

).

• Propeller Shaft Installation (Refer to GROUP 25, Propeller 

Shaft 

P.25-6

).

• Fuel Refilling.

• Fuel Leak Check.

AC709094

3.5 ± 1.5 N·m
31 ± 13 in-lb

13 ± 2 N·m
111 ± 22 in-lb

13 ± 2 N·m
111 ± 22 in-lb

41 ± 10 N·m
30 ± 7 ft-lb

41 ± 10 N·m
30 ± 7 ft-lb

22 ± 5 N·m
16 ± 4 ft-lb

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Removal steps 

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A

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1.

Fuel pump module connector 
connection

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A

>>

2.

Fuel tank differential pressure 
sensor connector connection

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A

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>>

B

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3.

Fuel main pipe connection

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A

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4.

Fuel return pipe connection

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B

>>

5.

Fuel level sensor (sub) connector 
connection

6.

Front floor under cover

7.

Parking brake rear cable clamp 
connection

8.

Fuel leveling hose connection

9.

Fuel tank vapor hose connection

10. Fuel tank vapor hose connection

<<

C

>>

11. Fuel tank band

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C

>>

>>

A

<<

12. Fuel filler hose connection

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C

>>

13. Fuel tank assembly

Removal steps (Continued)