1. Home
  2. Autos
  3. Auto Repair

How To Replace Your Fuel Pump: DIY

By , About.com Guide

4 of 6

Unbolt the Fuel Pump: In-Tank Setup

An in-tank fuel pump.

The fuel pump and sender are in the tank.

photo by Matt Wright, 2007
If you have the type of fuel pump that mounts inside the fuel tank, you'll need to remove it from inside the car. The access point to an in-tank fuel pump is either underneath your back seat, or if you're lucky it's under carpet and an access panel in the trunk.

When you've located the pump, you'll need to disconnect everything before you remove it from the tank. This is covered in the following steps.

Explore Auto Repair
About.com Special Features

How to Inspect a Used Car

Stay safe and save time by following these tips before driving a used car. More >

New and Redesigned Cars for 2010

Discover the hottest cars for the 2010 calendar year. More >

  1. Home
  2. Autos
  3. Auto Repair
  4. Fix It Yourself!
  5. How To Replace Your Fuel Pump - DIY Fuel Pump Install - Replacing an Electric Fuel Pump Installation

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.