How to Replace the Fuel Pump on a 1990 Camaro
Without a fuel pump, the engine would not get the gas needed to run. The fuel pump in the 1990 Chevy Camaro rests inside the fuel tank, just like most vehicles on the market. The Camaro does not have an access panel to remove the tank. Instead, you must lower the tank and remove the fuel pump from the fuel sending unit hole.
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Instructions
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Place a jack against the bottom of the fuel tank to secure it under the vehicle.
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Remove the four bolts that hold the tank straps in place with a socket.
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Lower the gas tank approximately 12 inches with the jack.
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Remove the fuel vent lines with a pair of pliers and unplug the wiring harness from the fuel pump sending unit.
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Lower the gas tank to the ground and slide it out from under the Camaro.
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Place a brass rod against the sending unit retaining ring and turn it loose by striking the rod with a rubber mallet.
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Unplug the fuel pump wiring harness from the fuel sending unit.
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Disconnect the fuel pump from the fuel pickup tube and then snap the new fuel pump onto the pickup tube.
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Plug the fuel pump wiring harness into the fuel sending unit.
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Place the fuel sending unit onto the top of the tank, place the retaining ring onto the tank and secure the sending unit by turning the ring clockwise with the brass rod and rubber mallet.
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Place the tank back onto the jack and raise the tank into place. Stop with the tank 12 inches from the underside of the vehicle.
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Plug wiring harness into the fuel sending unit and connect the vent hoses with the pliers.
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Jack the tank up and secure it with the straps, bolts and socket.
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