Parts for your 2006 Toyota Blade-Fuel pump

2006 Toyota Blade fuel pump — what it does and how to look after it

Technical sources confirm the 2006 Toyota Blade is fitted with an in-tank electric fuel pump. Toyota service literature for the E150-series Blade/Auris (AZE156/GRE156) describes a “fuel suction with pump and gauge” module mounted in the tank, supplying high-pressure fuel to the injectors. The Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for AZE156H and GRE156H models lists this assembly, and the Electrical Wiring Diagram shows the pump controlled via the EFI/circuit-opening relay with engine ECU logic. These references align with DENSO electronic fuel injection architecture used on the Blade’s petrol 2AZ‑FE and 2GR‑FE engines.

On this Blade, the fuel pump’s job is simple but critical: push the right amount of fuel from the tank to the rail at steady pressure so the injectors can do their thing. With a target pressure around the mid-300 kPa range, the in-tank pump works alongside a built-in filter/strainer and pressure regulation to keep the engine crisp on cold starts, overtakes and long climbs.

As part of routine servicing, a workshop will usually check for tell-tales of a tired pump: longer crank times, a whining noise from the tank, hesitation under load, lean fault codes, or low fuel pressure on a gauge. While the pump isn’t a scheduled replacement item, a few habits help it live a long life: keep at least a quarter tank to aid cooling, use good-quality fuel, and replace the tank gasket and strainer if the module is removed. If contamination is found (rust, sludge, water), the tank should be cleaned and the strainer renewed to protect the new pump.

Replacement is straightforward but should be done carefully. The pump module is accessed via the service cover under the rear seat base. After safely relieving fuel pressure and disconnecting the battery, the technician lifts the cover, unclips the lines and connector, then swaps the module. It’s smart to fit a fresh sealing ring, torque the lock ring correctly, and double-check for leaks. After refitting, confirm fuel pressure and trims with a scan tool and, if equipped, clear any stored codes. Done properly, a quality pump should see the Blade through many more kilometres without drama.

• Signs of trouble: hard starting, stalling, flat spots, noisy humming from tank, low rail pressure.
• Good practice: clean work area, new O-ring/gasket, verify pressure, road-test under load.

Where is the fuel pump on a 2006 Toyota Blade?

It sits inside the fuel tank as part of the “fuel suction with pump and gauge” module. Access is via a service cover under the rear seat base, so the tank usually doesn’t need to be dropped.

How long do these pumps last, and when should they be replaced?

Many last well past 200,000 km, but age, heat and contaminated fuel can shorten life. Replace when there are clear symptoms (low pressure, noisy operation, drivability issues) and testing confirms the pump is the culprit.

Can just the filter be changed, or is it a complete module job?

Toyota supplies the assembly as a module. Some aftermarket kits allow replacing only the pump motor and strainer, but if there’s heavy contamination or regulator issues, a complete module is the reliable fix.