2006 Chevrolet Silverado Easier Drop Tank Take Bed Off Change Fuel Pump

2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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Is it easier to drop the tank or take the bed off to change the fuel pump?
Dec 15, 2012 at 10:23 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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drop the tank. much easier

Roy
Dec 15, 2012 at 10:26 PM
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FREEMBA
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if possible drain the gas into gas cans first, especially if the tank is 1/2 tank to near full. disconnect the EVAP lines and remove EVAP canister BEFORE dropping tank. otherwise, you will break the lines which is a another set of problems.
Dec 15, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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