Where is the fuel filter located on a 2000 Cavalier?
Climb under the rear driver’s side of the Cavalier in front of the rear tire. Locate the fuel filter that is attached to the cross-member in front of the gas tank. The fuel filter is a round-shaped canister with one fuel line coming out of each end of the fuel filter.
Do you have to remove the fuel tank to replace the fuel pump?
Replacing your fuel pump isn’t as hard as you might imagine. In most, you must drop the fuel tank, and first drain most gas if needed. Some vehicles have an access panel in the body to get to the top of the tank to remove the assembly without dropping the tank.
Why is my new fuel pump not working?
If the fuel pump is not coming on, and the fuse and relay are good, then it may be possible that there is a problem with the pump or the fuel pump circuit. If it is not then there may be some sort of wiring issue before the fuel pump relay, perhaps a wiring issue or other problem with the ignition switch.
How do you remove a fuel pump from a car?
Gently free the fuel pump from the fuel tank, being careful not to allow any debris to fall into your gas tank. Hold up the gas pump and on the end is a sock that needs to drain. Place pump out of the way. Clean the hole in the gas tank, scraping the edges to remove debris. Take the new fuel pump and place it in the hole where the old pump was.
How do you remove a gas tank from a car?
Disconnect the fuel lines and wire harness by pushing the white buttons on the fuel lines and wire harness. Pull gas tank out from underneath the car. Clean the debris off the top of the gas tank. Remove all the bolts that are holding the fuel pump to the gas tank.
How do you put a new gas pump in a car?
Bolt the new pump into place on the gas tank. Slide the tank underneath the car and position it where it should go. Reconnect the wire harness and two fuel lines.
How to replace the fuel pump in a 2004 Chevy Cavalier?
Chock the front wheels to prevent it from rolling off of the supports. Remove pressure from the fuel lines. The easiest way to do this is to remove the fuel pump relay in the engine compartment fuse box. Once the relay is out, start the vehicle and let it use the rest of the fuel in the system.
Gently free the fuel pump from the fuel tank, being careful not to allow any debris to fall into your gas tank. Hold up the gas pump and on the end is a sock that needs to drain. Place pump out of the way. Clean the hole in the gas tank, scraping the edges to remove debris. Take the new fuel pump and place it in the hole where the old pump was.
Disconnect the fuel lines and wire harness by pushing the white buttons on the fuel lines and wire harness. Pull gas tank out from underneath the car. Clean the debris off the top of the gas tank. Remove all the bolts that are holding the fuel pump to the gas tank.
Bolt the new pump into place on the gas tank. Slide the tank underneath the car and position it where it should go. Reconnect the wire harness and two fuel lines.