Fuel Pump: Removal
CAUTION:
Use safety glasses when using compressed air to prevent eye injury.
NOTE:
DO NOT handle the fuel sending unit assembly by the fuel pipes. The amount of leverage generated by handling the fuel sending unit assembly by the fuel pipes could damage the joints.
NOTE:
On Sonoma and S10 Pickup standard cab models, it may be necessary to lift or remove truck bed for access to top of fuel tank.
Fuel pump is located in fuel tank and is integral with fuel sending unit assembly. Remove fuel tank. See FUEL TANK . Using compressed air, clean area at top of fuel tank around fuel sending unit. Remove fuel sending unit assembly retaining ring using Retaining Ring Remover/Installer (J-39765). Lift fuel sending unit assembly from fuel tank. Drain any fuel from the fuel sending unit into an approved container. Remove and discard fuel sending unit "O" ring.