1995 Mercury Tracer fuel pump access

Tiny
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  • 1995 MERCURY TRACER
  • 150,000 MILES
First: I'm contacting you for my stranded brother. That's why I haven't all the details about the car like transmission, etc. I know this is an odd way to ask a question but he hasn't a smart phone or internet access where he is stranded, in the middle of northern Texas.
He can get the parts, etc, and is a whiz at car repairs, but isn't at his home, and has limited tools.
He needs to know how to best access the fuel pump to replace it. Does it require removal of gas tank (which is full since he was traveling). He doesn't have access to a lift where he is.
If you can't help, I understand, but thought I'd give it a try.
I've spent 45 minutes online trying, using umpteen search phrases, to locate how to replace, where is it located, access to fuel pump for this model, etc. To no avail.
Can't donate at this time. This is a cool site though, and will be bookmarked for future reference and will pass the word around about it.
Friday, August 1st, 2014 AT 7:05 PM

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Tiny
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The bad news is that it is in the fuel tank. The good news is if you remove the rear seat, there is a cover that can be removed to access the pump. Thus, the tank doesn't need removed.
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Friday, August 1st, 2014 AT 7:13 PM
Tiny
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I told him what you said and he said THANK YOU, that's awesome news.
And I also thank you very much for taking the time to reply, and so quickly. I'll be bragging on facebook about this kindness.
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Friday, August 1st, 2014 AT 7:18 PM
Tiny
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You are very welcome. If you end up with other questions, let me know.

Joe
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Friday, August 1st, 2014 AT 7:23 PM

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