Additions:
I chose the Airtex pump because it is the same brand that
AutoZone carries, but almost $50 less here at rockauto. As an added benefit, shipping was less than tax would've been so I saved there too.
Deletions:
I chose the Airtex pump because it is the same brand that
AutoZone carries, at almost $50 less. As an added benefit, shipping was less than tax would've been so I saved there too.
The oldest known version of this page was edited on
2008-07-13 12:28:47 by JustBob
[Initial update for Cavalier fuel pump replacement]
Diagnosis and Part Selection Advice:
How did you know this part needed replacement? Why did you choose a certain brand/part number?
The car would start and idle (just barely) but opening the throttle would kill the engine.
I replaced the fuel filter, and switched the A/C and Fuel Pump relays to eliminate those as problems.
I chose the Airtex pump because it is the same brand that
AutoZone carries, at almost $50 less. As an added benefit, shipping was less than tax would've been so I saved there too.
Part Comments
What came in the box? Were additional nuts, bolts, sealant, etc. needed for the repair?
Repair / Installation tips:
Special tools needed? Have to remove other parts to reach this one? Any left-hand threads, sharp edges, messy fluids or other pitfalls to avoid?
Instructions from Cinny at the
EcoTec forum∞.
1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting at the fuel filter.
5. Disconnect the fuel return pipe quick connect fitting.
6. Remove the rubber exhaust hangers. Allow the exhaust system to rest on the rear axle.
7. Remove the exhaust heat shield.
8. Loosen the fuel filler hose clamp at the fuel tank.
9. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel tank.
10. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) vapor pipe from the EVAP canister.
11. Disconnect the electrical harness from the multi-way rear body connector and fuel strap
1. With the aid of an assistant, support the fuel tank (1).
2. Disconnect the fuel tank retaining straps.
3. Lower the fuel tank.
4. Remove the fuel sender assembly from the tank.
* The modular fuel sender assembly may spring up.
* When removing the modular fuel sender assembly from the fuel tank, be aware that the reservoir bucket is full of fuel. The reservoir must be tipped slightly during removal to avoid damage to the float.
* Carefully discard the reservoir fuel into an approved container.
1. Install the new seal on the fuel tank (4).
2. Align the fuel pipes parallel with the mark on the fuel tank.
3. Slowly apply pressure to the top of the spring loaded sender until the sender aligns flush with the retainer on tank.
4. Install the retaining ring (1) using the J 39765. IMPORTANT: Be sure that the retaining ring is fully seated within the tab slots.
5. Connect the wiring harness to the fuel sender and the FTP sensor.
6. Install the fuel tank.
