Changing the fuel pump any advice? Can I change it without removing the tank where the pump is on the front of the tank?

Hey Justin, your fuel filter is a NON-SERVICEABLE filter.. there is nothing you can do. Changing the fuel pump(it has a filter on it)
Auto Metal Direct OER Fuel Tank Sending Unit Filter Screen
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Remove the back seat,,there should be a "trap door" in there-in the top of the gas tank... disconnect the battery first, then remove the fuel pump..

your fuel tank pressure sensor is part of your fuel pump assy and is replaceable without changing the fuel pump. sad news is you still have to drop the gas tank to replace it

Using a floor jack brace the gas tank while you remove the straps. With the tank braced in place remove the small screws holding the neck into the fuel door area. With someone helping slowly lower the tank while making sure the neck does not unbalance the tank. Once the tank is down remove all wires and fuel lines. Remove the retaining ring and there is your fuel pump. If possible remove and save as much gas as possible before beginning.

yes the tank has to come out then remove the lock ring at top of tank and fuel pump assy will come out

It is in the fuel tank, some vehicles have a cap inside under a seat to get to the top of the tank without dropping it, but i cant tell you if that does or not, the pump is in a sending unit that sets down in the tank, and may only come as a one pice unit, or just the pump alone (call your local part store and dealership to find out before you decide to change it) Plan on buying new fuel tank straps(the rust and break on removal) and if the pump comes as a stand alone unit BUY A STRAINER if on is not provided with the pump (or you will be changing it again in 3 months!!). Good Luck!

i do not recommend cutting above the tank you can do alot more damage.the tank is fairly easy to remove and is the only safe way i know to change a fuel pump.

after removing the rubber fuel filler tube use a long peice of hose and siphon the fuel out of the tank. fuel pumps are a common problem on chevy trucks. stay away from airtex brand fuel pumps the have a high failure rate I had to change 3 in my personal truck befor going to a delco. goodluck!

The fuel pump is inside the gas tank. The filter is next to the tank in-line of the fuel hose.

Hello
If you have done a in tank one before this will go easy
drop the tank
remove the fuel lines
remove the electronic connector.
remove the ring from the tank that holds the sending / fuel pump unit into the tank.
replace the pump on the sending unit,
reverse steps to install
RD

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
2. Raise the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a transmission jack.
   • Fuel line from the front of the tank
   • Ground strap
   • Inboard side of the fuel tank straps and front T strap fastener and lower the tank about 6 inches
   • Fuel lines from the fuel pump module
   • Fuel filter
3. Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten the fuel filter bolts to 40 inch lbs. (4.5 Nm), the main tank straps to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm) and the T strap to 250 inch lbs. (28 Nm).
4. Start the engine and check for leaks.