Parts for your 2002 Toyota Hilux surf-Fuel pump

2002 Toyota Hilux Surf fuel pump: what it does and how to look after it

Technical sources such as Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue (group 22 Fuel) and the Toyota repair manuals for the 5VZ‑FE petrol and 1KZ‑TE diesel confirm that the 2002 Toyota Hilux Surf uses a fuel pump. Petrol V6 models run an electric in‑tank pump, while the 1KZ‑TE diesel uses a Denso VE‑type injection pump that draws fuel by suction, with no separate in‑tank electric lift pump. So “fuel pump” is absolutely relevant for this model range.

On the petrol 5VZ‑FE, the in‑tank electric fuel pump pressurises the rail so the injectors can deliver the right amount of fuel across the rev range. It’s cooled by the fuel in the tank and relies on a clean strainer and sound wiring. On the 1KZ‑TE diesel, the rotary injection pump meters and pressurises fuel to the injectors