Fuel pressure regulator

Tiny
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  • 2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
I need to empty my gas tank and I was told to do it from the fuel pressure regulator and hot wire the pump to run constantly and pump all the gas out. But, I do not know where it is located.
Saturday, July 29th, 2017 AT 10:17 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
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Hello,

Your car does not have an external relay or a fuel filter. Here is a video to how to drain your fuel that will work must better.

You will need to jack the car up.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

and

https://youtu.be/Q5MH2gnyFH0

Here are is a guide on how to drop the tank:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Below is some diagrams to help you on your car.

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Sunday, July 30th, 2017 AT 6:49 PM

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