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In order to "drop" a gas tank, you should remove a much fuel as possible before beginning. Once empty, jack up the vehicle (making sure it is secure and safe) and then unscrew the two straps used to hang the tank to the vehicle's undercarriage. Once the tank is down, please refer to the attached videos for the actual fuel pump removal and replacment.

http://www.ehow.com/video_2327050_remove-fuel-pump-gas-tank.html

http://www.ehow.com/video_2327051_reinstall-fuel-pump.html?wa%5Fvlsrc=continuous&cp=1&pid=1&wa%5Fvrid=67bc3470%2Df3a0%2D4cdc%2D9fb4%2Dd70d546ab17e

http://www.ehow.com/video_2327053_reinstalling-tank-after-pump-repair.html?pid=1&wa%5Fvrid=c6263c39%2D289a%2D4f58%2D92eb%2Dee1b063a7417&wa%5Fvlsrc=continuous&cp=1

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 17, 2008

SOURCE: fuel pump removal from gas tank?

no actual diagram really.... the pump turns out there are no actual bolts holding it from what i know of

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 23, 2009

SOURCE: fuel pump removal?? drop the tank?????

See if access can be through trunk..I"ve cut a square hole above pump in trunk floor on other makes works fine..I've got electric sheet metal shears,,looks like drill..but CAREFULLY use air chisel too

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 23, 2009

SOURCE: replace fuel pump on 2005 chrysler town & country.

i cant be avoided sometimes you just have to bit the bullet and remove the tank.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 11, 2009

SOURCE: Replacing Fuel Pump without removing Gas Tank?

no the tank must be removed from the truck, to remove the pump.


get a high quality pump or yu will doing/ or paying for this repair again.

pump failure is common in tahoes

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 27, 2009

SOURCE: remove fuel pump from tank ford windstar 98

To gain access to the fuel pump, it is necessary to remove the fuel tank.

  1. Depressurize the fuel system and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
  2. Remove any dirt that has accumulated around the fuel pump module attaching flange, to prevent it from entering the tank during service.
  3. Turn the fuel pump module locking ring counterclockwise using a locking ring removal tool or a brass drift and remove the locking ring.
  4. Remove the fuel pump module.
  5. Remove the seal gasket and discard it.

To install:
  1. Put a light coating of grease on a new seal ring to hold it in place during assembly. Install it in fuel tank ring groove.
  2. Insert the fuel pump module into the fuel tank, then secure it in place with the locking ring. Tighten the ring until secure.
  3. Install the tank in the vehicle.
  4. Install a minimum of 10 gallons of fuel and check for leaks.
  5. Install a pressure gauge on the throttle body valve and turn the ignition ON for 3 seconds. Turn the key OFF , then repeat the key cycle five to ten times until the pressure gauge shows at least 30 psi.
  6. Check for fuel leaks at the fittings.
  7. Remove the pressure gauge.
  8. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks.

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