1. Locate the Fuel Filler Door: Open the fuel filler door on your Elantra.
2. Remove the Access Cover: Inside the fuel filler door, you'll find an access cover. Use a screwdriver to pry open the cover.
3. Disconnect the Negative Battery Terminal: As a safety precaution, disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent any electrical accidents while working on the fuel pump.
4. Remove the Fuel Pump Module: Inside the access cover, you'll see the fuel pump module. It is usually secured by a locking ring or bolts. Use a socket wrench or screwdriver to remove the locking ring or bolts.
5. Lift Out the Fuel Pump Module: Once the locking ring or bolts are removed, you can carefully lift out the fuel pump module from the tank. Be careful not to damage any wires or hoses attached to the module.
6. Replace the Fuel Pump: If you're replacing the fuel pump, disconnect the electrical connector and fuel line from the old fuel pump. Then, transfer these parts to the new pump.
7. Reinstall the Fuel Pump Module: Carefully lower the new fuel pump module back into the tank. Secure it in place using the locking ring or bolts.
8. Reconnect the Fuel Line and Electrical Connector: Reconnect the fuel line and electrical connector to the fuel pump module.
9. Close the Access Cover and Fuel Filler Door: Close the access cover inside the fuel filler door and put the fuel filler door back in place.
10. Reconnect the Negative Battery Terminal: Reconnect the negative battery terminal to restore power to the vehicle.
Note: The specific location of the fuel pump and access cover may vary slightly between different model years of Hyundai Elantra, but the overall process of accessing the fuel pump should be similar.**
