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How to remove fuel tank or pump on 08 chevy malibu LS

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Drain fuel unhook battery take off cap jack up car remove screws inside fuel door loosen filler pipe support tank remove bolts from tank straps lower slowly unhook wires and hoses pump removal either screws or twist ring use something that wont cause a spark to twist ring off

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  • Posted on May 05, 2009

SOURCE: Removing fuel filter to replace it

Hello thor74: My name is Roger and I can help. I enclosed a picture of the filter location for you. Also a explanation of what tools are needed. Please rate the quality of the information. This tracks you received the correct information you requested. Should you need further help please just ask.Thank You for using FixYa. Roger698d306.jpg

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 29, 2009

SOURCE: i am trying to remove my fuel tank from a 96 chevy suburban and replace the fuel pump

ok i'm going to guess that you have a gasoline engine with a side tank like in a pickup truck. if you have a diesel let me know, things might be a little different. here's the step by step for a gas side tank. before you start, disconnect the battery negative cable.
1. drain the fuel from the tank (they don't tell you how, just get as much out as you can)
2.raise and safely support vehicle (get it high enough that you can get under it to work on it)
3.loosen the fuel neck hose at fuel neck and disconnect filler neck from tank
4.support tank and remove tank support straps and insulator strips
5.remove frame mounted bracket
6.lower fuel tank shield
7.lower fuel tank enough to gain access to fuel and electrical connections
8.disconnect fuel feed and vapor hoses
9.disconnect electrical connectors
10.remove fuel sender assembly and seal ring
now to install new tank
1.install NEW seal ring and install sender
2.raise tank enough to connect fuel feed /vapor hoses and electrical connector
3.raise tank fully
4.install fuel tank shield
5.connect fuel tank filler neck and tighten clamp
CAUTION tighten fuel strap fasteners in steps, alternating between straps, until proper torque is reached. failure to properly follow this step can cause bottom of tank to deform. fuel gauge may read improper level if this occurs
6.install fuel tank brackets and insulator strips
torque nuts to 115 in-lbs
7.install fuel tank filler cap
8.connect battery negative cable
9.turn ignition switch off and on and check for leaks
it's pretty much the same for rear tank, just different location, may have off-road shield in back and torque spec is 47 ft-lbs, not 115 in-lbs. you still have to alternate when you torque straps or you risk deforming tank. hope that helps

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Harvey N Tawatao

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  • Posted on Jun 03, 2010

SOURCE: where is the fuel pump located on a chevy malibu

It's located in the gas tank and to replace it, your going to have to drop the gas tank.
Thank you for using fixya and if you are going to replace the fuel pump your self. Make sure you also replace the wire harness from the frame to the fuel pump.

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Jeremy W.

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  • Posted on Nov 21, 2010

SOURCE: How do you change the fuel sending unit on a Chevy

The fuel "level" sending unit is located on the side of the fuel pump module, see red arrow on picture below. The fuel tank will need to be dropped and the fuel pump module removed in order to replace the fuel level sending unit. You can expect to pay a couple hours of labor to remove the tank and replace the level sending unit.
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the fuel tank pressure sensor is located on top of the fuel pump module. The fuel tank will still need to be lowered to get at it but the fuel pump module does not need to be removed from the tank to replaced it.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 16, 2011

SOURCE: does 1995 chevy blazer have

Please see the attached link which specifically addressed your question about accessing the fuel pump. Good Luck!

http://www.ehow.com/how_4826443_change-fuel-pump-blazer.html

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