Where is the fuel sending unit located in a 00 pontiac firebird

2000 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
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CCORA0221
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i have to replace the fuel sending unit in my car but i don't have the manual so i could check where is it at or how can i have access to it.
any help will be appreciated

thanks

Christina
Apr 16, 2012 at 9:16 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Are you looking for the fuel level sensor?If so its a attached to the fuel pump module and is inside your gas tank.
Apr 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM
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CCORA0221
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yes it is what i'm looking for but how do i gain acess to it i heard that some cars has a acess panel under the rear seat so i want to know where exactly i can get to it if this make and model have it under the rear seat or do i have to drop the tank?
Apr 16, 2012 at 10:32 AM
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DJCL
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There is no axes hole. Labor to remove the sender is 4.2 hr
Apr 16, 2012 at 10:50 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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You would have to remove the gas tank some of the buicks etc have a acess hole but not that model.
Apr 16, 2012 at 10:59 AM
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This should help.
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Apr 16, 2012 at 11:09 AM
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CCORA0221
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i was afraid of that :/ thanks for the quick response
Apr 17, 2012 at 10:41 AM
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Your welcome thats what were here for.
Apr 17, 2012 at 11:05 AM
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