Fuel pump location needed

Tiny
ALAN KNIGHT
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  • 2001 SATURN SL2
  • 1.9L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 20,000 MILES
Where is the fuel pump located on my car listed above?
Sunday, November 8th, 2020 AT 8:19 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The fuel pump is inside the fuel tank unit.

I attached some pictures and a procedure for you for the repair.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Roy

TOOLS REQUIRED
SA9156E Fuel Tank Lock Ring Remover

REMOVAL

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1. Remove fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal.

CAUTION: Do not allow smoking or the use of open flames in the area where work on the fuel system is taking place. Anytime the fuel system is being worked on, disconnect the negative battery cable, except for those tests where battery voltage is required.

NOTE: Clean all fuel pipe and hose connections and surrounding areas before disassembling to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system. Spray the fuel pump module cam-lock ring tang with penetrating oil prior to attempting removal.

2. Disconnect fuel feed and return lines from filter/pressure regulator.
3. Disconnect fuel pump vapor line from fuel tank vent pipe.

NOTE: To prevent retainer damage, do not attempt to remove the retainer with a 12 in. or shorter ratchet/breaker bar.

4. Use the Fuel Tank Lock Ring Remover SA9156E and remove the fuel pump module retaining ring. A 1/2 in. breaker bar (approximately 18 inches long) will easily loosen and remove the lock ring.
5. To prevent bending of the sending unit float arm during removal, lift the pump module up slightly to disengage the orientation tabs in the tank and rotate the module 90° clockwise until the fuel lines are facing the 1 o'clock position (12 o'clock is front of tank).

NOTE: Care must be taken not to bend or twist the fuel pump filter or sending unit float arm during removal or installation of fuel pump module assembly. A damaged fuel pump filter restricts fuel flow to the pump and a bent sending unit arm will not provide accurate readings. Care must be taken to assure pump module is not dropped. A dropped pump can dislodge internal parts creating a noisy and or leakage condition.

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6. Carefully lift the fuel pump module (with sending unit) straight up from the fuel tank until the bottom of the pump module is very close to the fuel tank opening. Then tilt the pump module about 45° toward the right side of the tank and simultaneously lift it up and out of the tank opening watching that the level sender float arm is not being bent.

IMPORTANT: Always replace the fuel pump module to tank seal (O-ring) whenever the assembly is removed. The correct seal is green in color. Do not use the older black seal.

7. Discard the fuel pump module to tank seal.

IMPORTANT: Inspect the fuel tank for metal chips/debris. Remove all contaminants and replace the in-line fuel filter before installing a new fuel pump assembly when debris is present.
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Monday, November 9th, 2020 AT 2:52 AM

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