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93 chevy silverado fuel pump replacement help


Sent to Car Experts July 11, 2006 4:43 p.m.
how do you get the fuel pump out of the tank of a 93 chevy truck? We remove the bed, well left one bolt in like we were told. disc. the hoses unless this thing turns counter clock wise we may have to drop the tank..........thanks Vic               XXXXX@XXXXXX.XXX

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1993 Chevrolet silverado 350

Already Tried:
just got everything loose don't want to tear anything up....
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status: Closed   Value: $15   
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July 11, 2006 4:58 p.m. (15 minutes and 12 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

Hello Cole! Is this a 5.7L (350) TBI or Multi-point injection??These are directions for the Throttle Body injected 350.Please click my Accept button if this will be helpful.Remember...it's the inner ring that spins counter clockwise to unlock the pump.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION TANK

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Drain the tank.

  3. Raise the rear of your vehicle and support it with jackstands.

  4. Remove the clamp on the filler neck and the vent tube hose.

  5. If equipped, remove the gauge hose which is attached to the frame.

  6. While supporting the tank securely, remove the support straps and insulators.

  7. If equipped, remove the fuel tank shield.

  8. Lower the tank until the gauge wiring, electrical connections and all hoses can be removed.

  9. Remove the tank.

To install:

  1. Raise the tank until all hoses, electrical connections and wiring can be attached.

  2. Raise the tank into position, and If equipped, install the tank shield.

  3. Install the tank retaining straps. Tighten the strap retainers to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm). Make certain that any anti-squeak material is replaced during installation.

  4. Install the clamp on the filler neck and the vent tube hose.

  5. Lower the vehicle.

  6. Fill the tank and check for leaks.

  7. Connect the negative battery cable.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION PUMP

See Figure 1

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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.

To install:

  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.


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