How to remove fuel pump from sending unit

The sending unit and the fuel pump are connected together to an assembly. The experts at 1A Auto show you how to replace the fuel pump and sending unit on your 99-03 Chevy Malibu.

Once you get the locking ring to turn and release you can pull the fuel pump up and out of the tank.

How to remove fuel pump from sending unit. In this video Ill show you how to remove your fuel pump from a Jeep cherokee although it is probably the same or similar on many vehiclesWatch the Entire Z. Twist the ring outlined in red to release it and then the fuel pump will lift out. Once you get the locking ring to turn and release you can pull the fuel pump up and out of the tank.

Use care when removing the fuel pump. There is a leveling roller and a screen on the bottom half of the pump. The fuel pump and pulse dampener are mounted to the sending unit frame.

So you have to disassemble all of it to replace the sending unit. That involves disconnecting fuel lines from the pump and disturbing sealing rings that are almost impossible to find at the dealer. Toyota Corolla Fuel Pump Removal Sending Unit TestingDisclaimerThis video is not meant to be a definitive how toAlways consult a professional repair manual.

To remove the fuel sending unit assembly from the tank unscrew the cam lock ring securing the assembly to the tank. Use a brass punch or wooden dowel to avoid sparks that may ignite fuel fumes. You can also use a screwdriver for this but place a shop rag between the screwdriver and the lock ring tabs to prevent sparks.

Remove the old fuel sending unit by pulling the assembly up through the top. Because theres a long rod and float piece angling it out may be necessary. Install your new fuel sending unit by first placing the new tank seal in place.

BMW E39 Fuel Pump Sender Removal. On the BMW E39 the fuel pump is mounted in the fuel tank. You do not have to drop the fuel tank to access the fuel pump.

Remove the rear seat to uncover the two access panels that cover the fuel pump and sending unit assembly. The procedure is the same for the six and eight cylinder engines. Use a large flat bladed screwdriver and a hammer to unscrew the retaining ring from the top of the tank.

Remove the ring and carefully pull the sending unit and pump out. Fuel pumps come in two basic varieties. Most fuel-injected cars use a high-pressure in-tank fuel pump that pushes fuel through the lines from inside the tank.

In-line pumps sit outside the tank but near it and usually below it and provide a low-pressure flow of fuel to keep the carburetors reservoir full. Youll see a few notches along the outer ring of the sending unit. Place the tip of a sturdy flat head screwdriver in the notch and gently tap it counter-clockwise.

The sending unit will rotate until its loose. The picture above shows the fuel tank out of the car to illustrate the fuel tank sending units location. Now you can remove the fuel tank sending unit in one piece.

The experts at 1A Auto show you how to replace the fuel pump and sending unit on your 99-03 Chevy Malibu. Depressurize fuel system Jump to 130 With the car running open the hood and access the fuse center. Pull the assembly out of the tank.

The sending unit and the fuel pump are connected together to an assembly. You will want to replace the whole assembly. Remove the old O-ring on top of the fuel tank housing.

Lay it on some newspaper with the FSU side up. Take note of the FSU and wires including routing as they are on the Fuel Pump. You will remove the Brown Electrical Plug unclip the Black Wire thing at the bottom and push in a Small Tab on the FSU itself to slide the FSU off of the Pump.

2011 Equinox 24L FWD 1LT approx 63k miles. My fuel gauge always reads low. After filling the tank it goes to full but then within 5 miles or so it drops between 18 and 14 tank so it always reads 18 to 14 tank lower than actual.

Ive read that the sending unit can be affected by sulfur. Pry either end of the fuel pump Tap one of the flat blade screwdrivers with a rubber mallet to loosen the ring Loosen the ring by hand Lift the fuel pump and sending unit up. Cost was like 80 bucks and pump housing was good as new.

The thread had all the part numbers listed to get the right pieces. He then drilled out the tube that supplied the fuel thats right where mine had rusted and was leaking fuel I still have my old housing and plain on fixing it for a spare seeing as how I have an old TT also. Lift off the flange.

The pump is secured to the bottom of the tank with a bayonet mount. Without damaging the fuel level sending unit carefully turn the fuel pump to release it from the bayonet mount. Remove the fuel pump from the tank with the fuel level sending unit still attached to the side.