How do I replace a Toyota Echo fuel pump or fuel filter?

Answer 1

First make sure you really need to do this job, it can take 4 hours the first time you do it. Buy a new pump and new filter, they can be had for around $30 each. The following are some notes I gathered long ago, it originally had pictures but I no longer have them. Just use the pics from the service manual (see related link).

Toyota Echo FUEL FILTER Change

The echo's fuel filter is in-conveniently placed inside the fuel tank. Fortunately, it's not to big of a deal to get to.

Tools I used: Socket set, Flat head driver, Knife, plastic, brush, towels or rags

Parts needed: new fuel filter part #23300-0A020 (around $40), pump filter (around $9) *optional: new o-rings for pump assembly

• Start by removing the bottom cushion of the rear seat. Beneath it you'll find a metal beam across the top of the pump assembly. Unbolt it on each side and remove.

• There is a strip of rubber protecting the wire harness that leads to the pump assembly. Peel it back and loosen the grommet underneath to give you slack while you raise the plate.

• To raise the plate/cover use a flathead driver (or similar tool) to pry it up at the indentationshown here

• There is a raised bump there to use for leverage.
• When you start to raise the cover you'll find a very sticky adhesive is used. Try and keep from getting the adhesive dirty. The top of the pump assembly will probably be very dirty.

• Disconnect the wires connectors for the pump and pressure sensor

• Use a brush or compressed air to clean all the dirt off the top of the pump assembly. THe cleaner you get it the better your chances of keeping debrit out of the tank

• Now you can crank the engine and let it stall to releive the pressure in the fuel line. Take the negative terminal off the battery for safety. Slide the clamp cover down off the fuel line clamp

• Place a towel under the connection to catch the fuel left over in the line. Push in on the sides (grey part) and pull the clamp loose. (!!YOU MAY GET SOME SPRAY OF FUEL!!) keep your mouth closed and protect your eyes.

• Have a towel ready and pull the yellow retainer for the fuel line inside the car (you may need to push it from the prongs on the other end while you pull)

Don't lose the retainer! Now you can pull the fuel line up out of the pump assembly and soak up any fuel that spills out

• Stick the fuel line in a plastic bag and cover the plug hole with tape to keep crap out.
• Now push in on the sides of the evap line connector and slide it off

• Now that everything is disconnected, You take the bracket holding the pump assembly off. Use a socket wrench for these bolts( I used 5/16" socket) THey have a head for a phillips head screw driver, but if you try to use it you will strip them

• All bolts out, remove the bracket

• Lift the pump assembly half way out and let the fuel drain out for a minute, then flip it over and drain from the top

• Be careful of the floaty and the pump "sock" filter and lift the assembly all the way out. Place plastice over the hole to keep anything from falling in

• Here's a pic of the suction plate, fuel filter, level sender, and pump"sock "filter

• Remove the floaty by unclipping it near the sender and pulling it out

• Disconnect the wire connector

• Use the flathead driver to to hold the release lever and slide the level sender off

• Use the flathead driver to carefully unclip the plastic cover below the fuel pump

• There is a grommet cushion thingy on the bottom of the pump. Remove it.
• Disconnect the pump's wire connector

• Pull the pump out. (if you're not changing the pump filter be careful not to damage it)

• If you are replacing the pump filter, you'll need to remove the metal pinch locking washer and pop the filter off

*When you attach the new filter you'll need a new locking washer or re-shape the old one so it won't slide off.

• Pull the fuel pressure regulator out

• Use the flathed driver to disconnect the clips holding the fuel tank filter to the suction plate

*Make sure to get the O-ring at the top of the pressure regulator pipe out from the old filter if it's in there.

• There is also a piece that the o-ring fits on. It is in the top of that pipe (in pic w/out o-ring), but it can come out. Make sure it is in there with the o-ring or you won't get any fuel pressure. ( right rebelman?)

• Here it is all apart:

• There it is with the new filter

• Installation is the reverse of the removal. Make sure all the o-rings are good or replace them.
• Push everything back in tight.
• Lower it in carefully. Tighten the brackets screws criss-crossing evenly.
• Connect lines. connect harnesses. Secure cover plate.
• Connect battery. Let the key stay in the "ON" position for a few minutes before starting the engine so the fuel line gets fuel pressure then crank it. It should start in a couple tries.
• !!!Don't forget to connect the fuel line under the hood!!!. That would be a mess and possible danger if forgotten

Answer 2

First make sure you really need to do this job, it can take 4 hours the first time you do it. Buy a new pump and new filter, they can be had for around $30 each. The following are some notes I gathered long ago, it originally had pictures but I no longer have them. Just use the pics from the service manual (see related link).

Toyota Echo FUEL FILTER Change

The echo's fuel filter is in-conveniently placed inside the fuel tank. Fortunately, it's not to big of a deal to get to.

Tools I used: Socket set, Flat head driver, Knife, plastic, brush, towels or rags

Parts needed: new fuel filter part #23300-0A020 (around $40), pump filter (around $9) *optional: new o-rings for pump assembly

• Start by removing the bottom cushion of the rear seat. Beneath it you'll find a metal beam across the top of the pump assembly. Unbolt it on each side and remove.

• There is a strip of rubber protecting the wire harness that leads to the pump assembly. Peel it back and loosen the grommet underneath to give you slack while you raise the plate.

• To raise the plate/cover use a flathead driver (or similar tool) to pry it up at the indentationshown here

• There is a raised bump there to use for leverage.
• When you start to raise the cover you'll find a very sticky adhesive is used. Try and keep from getting the adhesive dirty. The top of the pump assembly will probably be very dirty.

• Disconnect the wires connectors for the pump and pressure sensor

• Use a brush or compressed air to clean all the dirt off the top of the pump assembly. THe cleaner you get it the better your chances of keeping debrit out of the tank

• Now you can crank the engine and let it stall to releive the pressure in the fuel line. Take the negative terminal off the battery for safety. Slide the clamp cover down off the fuel line clamp

• Place a towel under the connection to catch the fuel left over in the line. Push in on the sides (grey part) and pull the clamp loose. (!!YOU MAY GET SOME SPRAY OF FUEL!!) keep your mouth closed and protect your eyes.

• Have a towel ready and pull the yellow retainer for the fuel line inside the car (you may need to push it from the prongs on the other end while you pull)

Don't lose the retainer! Now you can pull the fuel line up out of the pump assembly and soak up any fuel that spills out

• Stick the fuel line in a plastic bag and cover the plug hole with tape to keep crap out.
• Now push in on the sides of the evap line connector and slide it off

• Now that everything is disconnected, You take the bracket holding the pump assembly off. Use a socket wrench for these bolts( I used 5/16" socket) THey have a head for a phillips head screw driver, but if you try to use it you will strip them

• All bolts out, remove the bracket

• Lift the pump assembly half way out and let the fuel drain out for a minute, then flip it over and drain from the top

• Be careful of the floaty and the pump "sock" filter and lift the assembly all the way out. Place plastice over the hole to keep anything from falling in

• Here's a pic of the suction plate, fuel filter, level sender, and pump"sock "filter

• Remove the floaty by unclipping it near the sender and pulling it out

• Disconnect the wire connector

• Use the flathead driver to to hold the release lever and slide the level sender off

• Use the flathead driver to carefully unclip the plastic cover below the fuel pump

• There is a grommet cushion thingy on the bottom of the pump. Remove it.
• Disconnect the pump's wire connector

• Pull the pump out. (if you're not changing the pump filter be careful not to damage it)

• If you are replacing the pump filter, you'll need to remove the metal pinch locking washer and pop the filter off

*When you attach the new filter you'll need a new locking washer or re-shape the old one so it won't slide off.

• Pull the fuel pressure regulator out

• Use the flathed driver to disconnect the clips holding the fuel tank filter to the suction plate

*Make sure to get the O-ring at the top of the pressure regulator pipe out from the old filter if it's in there.

• There is also a piece that the o-ring fits on. It is in the top of that pipe (in pic w/out o-ring), but it can come out. Make sure it is in there with the o-ring or you won't get any fuel pressure. ( right rebelman?)

• Here it is all apart:

• There it is with the new filter

• Installation is the reverse of the removal. Make sure all the o-rings are good or replace them.
• Push everything back in tight.
• Lower it in carefully. Tighten the brackets screws criss-crossing evenly.
• Connect lines. connect harnesses. Secure cover plate.
• Connect battery. Let the key stay in the "ON" position for a few minutes before starting the engine so the fuel line gets fuel pressure then crank it. It should start in a couple tries.
• !!!Don't forget to connect the fuel line under the hood!!!. That would be a mess and possible danger if forgotten