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Re: My fuel tank hinge is broken. Can I replace myself? ...
Welcome to fixya. Fuel door comes complete. you will need a couple of rivets and get the door painted. That is about it. If you need anything else just go to www.collisionrepairadvice.com
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No, it is no a replaceable item and is located in the bottom of the fuel tank and is part of the fuel pump
Attached to the fuel pump in the gas tank. It's not a replaceable part. You would have to replace the pump in the tank. Actually it is replaceable, but not a maintenance item. Apr 12, 2011
Yes, you can easily do this yourself. When you get the pump make sure you get new seals. No special tools needed. Basic steps after you get the parts. Drain the tank, release the electrical connectors from the pump connections, release the 2 retaining straps, lower the tank, remove the pump unit from the tank and install the new one then reverse the removal process.
Yes its expensive, you will need to replace the fuel pump module. if it has over 100k miles, i would replace it. You can just replace the sending unit, but its just as much work to replace the fuel pump module. the Chevy dealer will have what you need, You may be able to get it from a ac delco dealer cheaper . If you can take the tank out, you can do it yourself. be sure to replace the fuel filter also. make sure the tank is near empty.
Yes, there is another way to replace the fuel pump of your firebird. Many other cars, like my 1993 mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4, had an access hatch built into the car that you can simply open above the gas tank and fual pump, remove and replace the fuel pump, and close the hatch. I have owned many 82-92 firebirds, and a 1987 GTA I bought, the previous owner had simply cut a hatch right above the location of the fuel pump in the gas tank, peeled the metal back, pulled out and replaced the fuel pump through the hole, and then pushed down the metal and sealed the edges closed. It wasn't real pretty, but it is underneath the back carpet and no one would ever see that repair. So yes, you can replace the fuel pump this way, and I believe you could actually place a hinge on the piece cut out and make a hatch there that looks OK, so you can do the repair again in the future if necessary.
It's a real shame GM did not do this simple thing, put a hinged door above the fuel pump, when they built the cars, like other cars do. If and when I have to replace a fuel pump, I am going to have a hatch put in my firebirds above the fuel pump when the repair is done.
the sending unit is in the tank. jack it up make sure fuels low disconnect lines and filler hose and wireing to pump drop straps lower tank.undo bolt to tank top unlock locking ring.take out sending unit and pump replace and reverse.involved but not that complicated unless your exhaust is in the way.hope that helps
Go to your nearest Toyota dealer. Purchase this part number: 77360-22020; approx 4 dollars.
Open the fuel door. Being careful, remove the leftover plastic that is hooked by the door hinge. Insert the new spring assembly under the slot, and press it in until it clicks into place. Very easy to do.
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