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How to Access the Float in the Toyota Highlander?

Model: Toyota Highlander Xu20 - Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Fuel pump

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In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the fuel pump to access the float in the Toyota Highlander, a very simple and quick operation. Before proceeding, ensure that the key is not in the ignition to operate safely.

Start by going to the rear of the vehicle, then remove the rear seat and move the carpet from the floor. Next, open the circular cap located on the left side, disconnect both the power connector and the fuel hose, and unscrew the large outer ring.

At this point, you can extract the pump and proceed to replace the float.


Updated on 3 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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