Honda HR-V: Fuel Tank Unit Disassembly and Reassembly (2WD)

Disassembly/Reassembly

The fuel filter should be replaced whenever the fuel pressure drops below the specified value, after making sure that the fuel pump and the fuel pressure regulator are OK.

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for USA and Canada models

Fuel Pump/Fuel Gauge Sending Unit

1. Fuel Tank Unit - Remove - Refer to: Fuel Tank Unit Removal and Installation (2WD), or Fuel Tank Unit Removal and Installation (AWD)

2. Fuel Pump/Fuel Gauge Sending Unit - Remove

Remove the fuel level sensor (fuel gauge sending unit) (A) from the fuel tank unit (fuel pump).

NOTE: Be careful not to bend or twist the fuel level sensor arm (B) excessively.

3. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
   NOTE:
   • When connecting the wire harness, make sure the connection is secure and the connector is firmly locked into place.
   • Be careful not to bend or twist the fuel level sensor arm excessively.

Fuel Pressure Regulator

4. Fuel Tank Unit - Remove - Refer to: Fuel Tank Unit Removal and Installation (2WD), or Fuel Tank Unit Removal and Installation (AWD)

5. Fuel Pressure Regulator - Remove

1. Remove the reservoir (A).NOTE : Be careful not to bend or twist the fuel level sensor arm excessively
2. Remove the bracket (B)
3. Remove the fuel pressure regulator (C) and the backup ring (D).

6. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with new O-rings.
   NOTE:
   • Coat the O-rings with clean engine oil; do not use any other oil or fluid.
   • Do not pinch the O-rings during installation.
   • Use all the new parts supplied in the pressure regulator replacement kit.
   • Be careful not to bend or twist the fuel level sensor arm excessively.

Fuel Filter

7. Fuel Tank Unit - Remove - Refer to: Fuel Tank Unit Removal and Installation (2WD), or Fuel Tank Unit Removal and Installation (AWD)

8. Fuel Filter - Remove

1. Remove the fuel filter set (A).

9. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with new O-rings.
   NOTE:
   • Coat the O-rings with clean engine oil; do not use any other oil or fluid.
   • Do not pinch the O-rings during installation.
   • When connecting the wire harness, make sure the connection is secure and the connectors are firmly locked into place.
   • When installing the fuel gauge sending unit, make sure the connection is secure and the connector is firmly locked into place. Be careful not to bend or twist it excessively.
   • Use all the new parts supplied in the fuel filter replacement kit.

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