SilverStreak88
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So, I searched around and couldn't find anything on 3rd gen fuel pump replacement so I figured I would do a DIY thread on how I did mine and hopefully it'll help someone else do their's if the need arises.
My fuel sender crapped out yesterday on the way to work, luckily I knew I had a full tank as I filled up the night before. I was jammin' out and heard the (unsettling) "cluster ding".... looked down and the fuel gauge was on E - actually it was sitting where it does with the power off, but I worried for a minute and then the CEL came on, P0463, but still running strong so I knew that my pump was still good.
Here's a little run down on how I changed my fuel pump/sender...
Tool's needed
Long Flat Head Screwdriver
Ball Peen Hammer
*About* 15" 2x4 (does not have to be exact, just what I had laying around)
Air Compressor & Hose (advised for cleaning of top of tank before pump removal)
Air Blow Gun
Impact Wrench (can be done with regular ratchet)
18mm Socket
12"+ Long Ratchet/Impact Extension
T20 Torx Screwdriver
Degreaser
Water Hose
Fuel Line Dis-connect Set
10mm Wrench or Socket
Need to start by dis-connecting power at the battery with the 10mm wrench or socket.
Need to remove the fuel filler neck, these 3 screws have to be removed.
The plastic lanyard for the cap also need's to be removed.
After all the screws and lanyard has been removed just push it in and down the inside of the bed.
My fuel sender crapped out yesterday on the way to work, luckily I knew I had a full tank as I filled up the night before. I was jammin' out and heard the (unsettling) "cluster ding".... looked down and the fuel gauge was on E - actually it was sitting where it does with the power off, but I worried for a minute and then the CEL came on, P0463, but still running strong so I knew that my pump was still good.
Here's a little run down on how I changed my fuel pump/sender...
Tool's needed
Long Flat Head Screwdriver
Ball Peen Hammer
*About* 15" 2x4 (does not have to be exact, just what I had laying around)
Air Compressor & Hose (advised for cleaning of top of tank before pump removal)
Air Blow Gun
Impact Wrench (can be done with regular ratchet)
18mm Socket
12"+ Long Ratchet/Impact Extension
T20 Torx Screwdriver
Degreaser
Water Hose
Fuel Line Dis-connect Set
10mm Wrench or Socket
Need to start by dis-connecting power at the battery with the 10mm wrench or socket.
Need to remove the fuel filler neck, these 3 screws have to be removed.
The plastic lanyard for the cap also need's to be removed.
After all the screws and lanyard has been removed just push it in and down the inside of the bed.
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