fuel pump

1993 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
126,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHARLESRENTZ
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how do you replace a fuel pump on a 1993 cutlass cierra
Jan 29, 2011 at 9:06 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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You have to remove the fuel tank and install it from the top of the tank.
Jan 29, 2011 at 9:09 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Remove or Disconnect

Relieve fuel system pressure.
Drain fuel tank.
Remove fuel tank.
Remove fuel sender assembly.
Note position of fuel strainer for installation. Support pump with one hand and grasp strainer with other hand.
Pull strainer off of pump and discard
Inspect - Fuel pump strainer. If strainer is contaminated, the fuel tank should be cleaned.

Disconnect fuel pump electrical connector
Place fuel sender assembly upside down on bench
Pull fuel pump downward to remove from mounting bracket, then tilt pump outward and remove from coupling hose

Jan 29, 2011 at 9:12 PM
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