I am having trouble removing the fuel tank so I can replace the fuel pump.1995 GMC Suburban 4X4.

Tiny
NEEDHELPNOW1970
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  • 1995 GMC SUBURBAN
  • 200,000 MILES
I have removed the bolts, straps, cover, and clamps from where you put gas in the tank. The tank is not budging. Can you help?
Friday, June 22nd, 2012 AT 11:36 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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It is the glue holding the tank to the body. Carefully pry starting at the edges to release it.

Roy
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Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 AT 12:40 AM
Tiny
AARON.WHEELER
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Might be a little late for you but I decided not to drop a half full 40 gallon tank in mine. I pulled the carpet up over the tip of the fuel tank and used a pneumatic cold chisel to cut a rectangular opening about 6" x 9" in the floor. Twist of the access cap on the tank and pull out the fuel pump, fix or replace and put the cap back on. I used an aluminum plate from Lowes and that instant foam in a can to cover up and seal the opening. It took about a half hour. I'm really glad I did it that way because it turned out that my problem was the ECM not the fuel pump.
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Monday, August 6th, 2012 AT 6:28 PM
Tiny
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As a disclaimer I'm sure professional car techs and the manufacturer would advise against this method and I'm sure it would void any warrantys. And obviously don't use anything that's going to create significant heat. Or Sparks when you cut, hence the cold chisel.
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Monday, August 6th, 2012 AT 6:43 PM

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