How do you replace fuel pump on 1998 Chevy Blazer?
How do you replace fuel pump on 1998 Chevy Blazer?
Unscrew the hose clamp from the fill hose at the back of the tank with a screwdriver, and pull it off with your hands. Lower the tank with the jack, and gently slide the tank from under the truck. Loosen the retainer ring from the top of the tank by gently tapping it with a hammer and punch in a counterclockwise fashion.
How do you change the gas tank on a Chevy Blazer?
Raise the tank to the top with the jack, and reinsert and screw in the holding straps with a screwdriver. Raise the rear of the truck with the jack, remove the jack stands and lower the truck with the jack. Refill the gas tank. Reconnect the battery. Reconnect the spare tire into the spare tire harness beneath the truck.
What to do if your fuel pump fails?
If the fuel pump fails completely, rather than wearing down or having a problem with the relief valve, then your vehicle becomes undrivable. Visit your local AutoZone to find the perfect fuel pump replacement and enjoy perks like free battery charging and engine diagnostic testing while you shop.
Unscrew the hose clamp from the fill hose at the back of the tank with a screwdriver, and pull it off with your hands. Lower the tank with the jack, and gently slide the tank from under the truck. Loosen the retainer ring from the top of the tank by gently tapping it with a hammer and punch in a counterclockwise fashion.
Can a fuel pump be replaced in a K5 Blazer?
If your tank is not quite empty, pour the remaining fuel out into a suitable container (even if it’s only a couple of gallons, having fuel in the tank sloshing around makes it harder to reinstall the tank). You can now replace the fuel pump and in tank filter (most call this a sock).
How do you remove a gas tank from a blazer?
Make sure all the lines, hoses, and connectors are disconnected. Now that the tank is out, clean off the top and blow off with compressed air or a brush. Gas Fumes Can Explode, so Be Cautious! You can remove the fuel pump from the tank by tapping the ring with with a screw driver and working it around until it’s loose.
What should I do if my fuel pump is not working?
You can now replace the fuel pump and in tank filter (most call this a sock). If your fuel gauge sending unit is not working, then this is the time to replace that too. Reassemble the fuel pump into the tank and tap the locking ring back into place. The hard part is getting the fuel lines threaded with one hand. This takes patience.
Raise the tank to the top with the jack, and reinsert and screw in the holding straps with a screwdriver. Raise the rear of the truck with the jack, remove the jack stands and lower the truck with the jack. Refill the gas tank. Reconnect the battery. Reconnect the spare tire into the spare tire harness beneath the truck.
How do you replace a fuel tank in a truck?
Maneuver the tank away from the truck so it can be worked on. Remove the fuel pump from the top of the tank by turning the three mount screws counterclockwise, then pull the pump straight out. Replace the pump with a new unit by sliding it back into the tank and tightening the three mount screws.
