Acura RL. Manual - part 534

Fig. 69: Identifying Fuel Pressure Regulator And Fuel Gauge Sending Unit 
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9. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new base gasket (E) and a new O-ring (F), then 

check these items: 



Make sure the connection is secure and the suction filter (G) is firmly connected to the fuel 
pump (H).  



Connect the transfer tube.  

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When connecting the wire harness, make sure the connection is secure and the connectors (I) 
are firmly locked into place.  

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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.  

SECONDARY FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT REPLACEMENT 

1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).  

2. Remove the fuel cap.  

3. Remove the rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

4. Remove the access panel (A) from the right side of the floor. 

 

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Fig. 70: Identifying Secondary Fuel Gauge Sending Unit 5P Connector And Access Panel 
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5. Disconnect the secondary fuel gauge sending unit 5P connector (B).  

6. Remove the secondary fuel gauge sending unit (A). 

Fig. 71: Identifying Secondary Fuel Gauge Sending Unit With Torque Specifications 
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7. Remove the fuel gauge sending unit (A). 

 

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Fig. 72: Identifying Fuel Gauge Sending Unit 
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8. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new base gasket (B). 

FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT 

1. Drain the fuel tank (see FUEL TANK DRAINING ).  

2. Reinstall the fuel tank unit.  

3. Remove the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL ).  

4. Remove the rear differential (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL ).  

5. Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.  

6. Remove the fuel tank covers (A) and parking brake cable bolts (B). 

NOTE:

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.

 

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Fig. 73: Identifying Fuel Tank Covers And Parking Brake Cable Bolts With Torque 
Specifications 
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7. Disconnect the hoses (C). Slide back the clamps, then twist the hoses as you pull to avoid damaging 

them.  

8. Place a jack, or other support, under the tank (D).  

9. Remove the strap bolts, and let the straps (E) fall free.  

10. Remove the fuel tank. If it sticks to the undercoat on its mount, carefully pry it off the mount.  

11. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.  

FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the seat-back (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Disconnect the fuel pump control module connector (A). 

 

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