How to replace the fuel pump?

2002 MERCURY SABLE
100,600 MILES
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DEBORAH TUCKER
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Do you have a video that will walk me through changing a fuel pump? I had hoped for a way to it under the back seat, no luck. So, I know I need to drop the gas tank, that's all I know about replacing the pump. I plan on putting a floor jack under the tank because I can't move it myself and the tank is full. I know for certain it is the fuel pump. I followed instructions you gave to test the pump, and it did exactly like on your video.
Jan 30, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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STRAILER
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Yes, we do have a video on a similar Ford car, the steps are the same, I would drain the fuel out though and put it in another car. The tank would be super heavy filled with gas which will be dangerous. Please go over this video to show you how:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5MH2gnyFH0

and here is how to remove the fuel pump, with instructions below for your car:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOmd3BoE4YU

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Jan 31, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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