Take off lock ring on yukon 2000 5.3 fuel pump do you tutn the top off it thing one that has hooks or the bottom piece that is flat on the tank if so can u wrench it off or hammer and shizz it off . so what piece comes off the hook piece or bottom peice that is flat to tank and how you disconnect the fuel line with the rubber clips do u need a tool for that to

1st Disconnect the negative battery cable!
Drop the gas tank out after you support the rear end car on Jack stands. From there it is just grunt work, all the electrical to pump disconnect at the fuel pump plate on the top of the tank. Disconnect the fuel lines as well. If the tank is full take great care when you knock the locking ring loose that retains the fuel pump module into the tank, use a piece of wood or a brass drift punch. Careful not to pinch the new "O" ring tank opening seal when installing the new pump. Good luck and dress for dirt and gas.

disconnect all fuel lines, vacuum lines, electrical connections at the fuel tank. disconnect the fuel filler tube, then support the fuel tank as it will be heavy, unbolt the fuel tank straps and lower the fuel tank. clean the top of the tank so no dirt falls into the tank. undo the tank unit lock ring and remove the tank unit(fuel pump assembly).

I remove them with a flat punch and a ball pean hammer gently tap on the ring away from the stops and the ring will rotate off

How to Change the Fuel Pump on a 1998 Taurus

Instructions Things You'll Need:

• Siphon kit
• Gas can
• Jack
• Jack stands
• Screwdriver
• Block of wood
• Brass punch or wood rod
• Wrench
• Needle-nose pliers
• Torx wrench
• Carburetor cleaner spray
• Acetone or lacquer thinner
• Clean rags
• Heavy grease
• O-ring

Preparation
1. Siphon as much fuel out of the tank as possible with a vacuum pump and deposit it into a gas can.
2. Unplug the fuel pump inertia switch located behind the trim panel on the right side of the trunk. Start the engine and wait for it to stall.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable in the engine compartment. Loosen the clamp nut for the battery's black cable with a wrench and remove the cable from the battery terminal.
4. Raise the car with its own floor jack and support it on jack stands, available from any auto parts store. Support the car on its rear end where the fuel cap and tank are located.
Removing the Tank
5. Open the gas cap door and remove the three bolts on the metal flange surrounding the filler neck (the pipe that you pump gasoline into) with a wrench.

6. Disconnect any metal braces between the filler tube and the car body and supporting the tube. Remove their bolts or screws with a wrench/screwdriver.
   

7. Disconnect the fuel and vapor line clamps with a screwdriver, then disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector and the connector to the emission shutoff valve.
8. Raise a floor jack under the fuel tank under the right rear corner of the car near the fuel cap. Place a block of wood large enough to cover the entire top part of the jack to protect the tank.
9. Unbolt the tank's support straps twrapped around the bottom of the tank with a wrench. Disconnect any other fuel lines and electrical connectors remaining on the top of the tank; press on their quick-connect fittings.
Removing the Pump
10. Tap the fuel pump assembly's locking ring counterclockwise with a wood rod or brass punch until it loosens.
11. Lift the long, curved fuel pump module out of the tank until you can reach its locking tabs, then squeeze the tabs together with your fingers and remove the fuel pump module from the tank. Pull off and discard the lock ring gasket from the top of the module.
12. Separate the fuel pump from the assembly by removing its clamp with pliers, disconnecting its electrical connector with pliers and removing its mounting screws. Use a Torx wrench to remove the screws.
13. Clean the fuel pump's mounting flange, tank mounting surface and seal ring groove with acetone or lacquer thinner and a clean rag.
14. Detach the strainer from the assembly by removing its C-clip with a small flat screwdriver. Wash the strainer with carburetor cleaner spray and reconnect it to the assembly. Clip the C-clip in place by hand.
Installation
15. Mount the replacement fuel pump in place on the module using its mounting screws and the Torx wrench, then plug in the electrical connector and connect the clamp by hand.
16. Align the fuel pump assembly with the retainer within the tank and push it into the retainer with your hands until the tabs click into place.
17. Install the pump assembly's sender plate by hand. Make sure the locating keys are in the keyways and the O-ring is in place.
18. Install a new seal ring on the fuel pump module by pushing it in place on the locking ring's underside; rub heavy grease on the seal ring to hold it in place. Insert the module into the hole in the tank and turn the locking ring clockwise to lock it in place.
19. Connect the fuel tank to the car in the reverse order of removal--raise it back into position with the floor jack, connect the fuel lines and electrical connectors strap it in place with the straps.
20. Lower the car and reconnect the battery cable. Connect the fuel pump inertia switch and press its reset button to energize the pump

the fuel pump is in the fuel tank
buy the new pump
comes with directions for the fuel lines how to install
disconnect battery
one line is bigger than the other so you dont get lines hooked up backwards and should be 1 or 2 pigtails
undo bolts that hold straps around the tank (4 bolts)
use jack under tank incase there is lots of gas in the tank so u can lower it safely
undo lines and pigtails and lower tank
clean around locking ring really good so u dont get dirt in the tank.
undo locking ring by using punch or flathead screw driver and hammer so u can turn it.
install pump, make sure of orientation of direction of lines to the way it was when it came out, install locking ring and make sure it is turned all the way locked.
lift tank, connect lines using new connectors if supplied, plug in pigtails, install tank and straps.

You'll need to disconnect everything to the fuel tank and remove the fuel tank. The pump is mounted going into the top of the fuel tank. Remove the lines and connectors, and remove the lock ring holding the fuel pump in the tank. I have seen some mechanics remove the bed of the truck to remove the pump, either way, each way is a bit involved.

Fuel Pump
Removal & Installation
To Remove:

1. Remove the fuel tank.
2. Disconnect the fuel lines.
   
3. Using the J 45722 or equivalent, remove the sending unit lock ring.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Remove the sending unit and seal.
   
5. Discard the seal.
   CAUTION
   Drain the fuel from the fuel sender assembly
   into an approved container in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal
   injury. Never store the fuel in an open container.
   
   
6. Clean sealing surfaces.

To Install:

CAUTION
In order to reduce the risk of fire and
personal injury that may result from a fuel leak, always replace the fuel sender
gasket when reinstalling the fuel sender assembly.

1. Install a NEW seal.
   CAUTION
   The fuel pump strainer must be in a
   horizontal position when the sending unit is installed in the tank. When
   installing the sending unit, assure that the fuel pump strainer does not block
   full travel of the float arm.
   
   
2. Install the sending unit into the fuel tank.
   
3. Using J 45722 or equivalent, install the sending unit lock ring.
   
4. Connect the fuel lines to the sending unit.
   
5. Install the fuel tank.

Fig. Fig. 1: Electric fuel pump-TBI engines

1. With the engine turned OFF , relieve the fuel pressure at the pressure regulator. Refer to the fuel relief procedure in this section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Raise and support the rear of the vehicle on jackstands.
4. Drain the fuel tank, then remove it.
5. Using a hammer and a drift punch, drive the fuel lever sending device and pump assembly locking ring (located on top of the fuel tank) counterclockwise. Lift the assembly from the tank and remove the pump from the fuel lever sending device.
6. Pull the pump up into the attaching hose while pulling it outward away from the bottom support. Be careful not to damage the rubber insulator and strainer during removal. After the pump assembly is clear of the bottom support, pull it out of the rubber connector.

1. Connect the fuel pump to the hose.

Be careful that you don't fold or twist the strainer when installing the sending unit, or you'll restrict fuel flow.

1. Install a new O-ring on the pump assembly and then position them into the fuel tank.
2. Turn the locking ring clockwise until its tight.
3. Install the fuel tank and connect the battery cable.

If you dont feel like dropping the tank and hassling with the hangers because they often break cut a hole in the bed of your truck over the tank where the fuel pump is but be careful not to hit the wires. dont cut the piece out completely cut it so you can pry it up to oneside

After you remove the fuel tank, and remove the fuel pump lock ring, it comes out, no picture needed.

hello first thing get a flat block of wood 2x6 or 2x12and a floor jack get car ramps under the rear tires use jack stands for safety get the jack under your tank with a piece of wood snug dont crush the tank remove your straps that support the tank also the clamp at your filling tube work the tank down while letting the jack down better off with a helper much easier now at the top[ of the tank you need to remove fuel lines (make sure there is no pressure release at the fuel rail from your shrader valve) emmision lines, wires now take your tank out its easier to pour the gas out of the tank into pails its more managerable to work on at the top there is a lock ring it has flat spots that lock under 3 or 4 ears you want to tap the ring off so the small stops are going away from the ear use a copper or brass flat edged chisel or punch spray some wd40 on ring to help once the ring is removed your sending unit fuel pump assembly lifts straight up dont bend the float arm take it out on a angle that works now once you go to reassemble get your area clean where the rubber gasket sits on dont drop dirt or rust in your tank take some blue grease or lithium grease on the rubber so ithelps with the friction now insert unit back in tank install lock ring push down and get it started under the flat ears make sure all the sides are under now tap it to the locking position till it bottoms out on the stops reinstall all lines hoses jack back up install your straps take jack out leave on ramps have somone put the key to on position check for leaks and fuel pump sound if okay then drop down goodluck please rate