Disconnect the fuel line which will have residual pressure in the line. You will have to tilt the pump and manuever it until you clear the float and wiring. There are two ways to get to the fuel pump, one is underneith the car, take the gas tank down. Dropping the tank is really not all that hard. The best way to see if a fuel pump is working on any vehicle is to open the gas tank or get as close to the tank as possible.
Just listen for it and it will tell you if its operating or not. I know the bulb is different so look up what bulb you will need. I highly recommend getting a repair manual for doing this job. Fuel will pour out, so have something under the vehicle or fuel line to catch or absorb the fuel. This is explained very well under the question where is the fuel pump and filter located for a 1996 Nissan altima.
The other way is to remove the back seat top and bottom. It's attached to the other side of the metal plat … e. Should be the same as my 1995, which is the same generation. Charlie Posted on Mar 02, 2009 repairpal. The Oil Pressure Switch can shut the fuel pump off also. Copy and past that into your web browser. Then lift the fuel pump half way up.
Its for a 1996 but it should be close. Fuel Pump does it work? Now there is some interference from two wires connected at the bottom of the pump, and from the fuel gauge sending unit float. How To Replace Fuel Filter on Nissan Altima 2001 - YouTube? You have to remove the metal straps holding up your gas tank and disconnect the fuel hoses at the top of the tank. Remove the cover then you will see a plastic grey part, with nobbies, screw top remove it and your fuel pump is right below connected to the side of the tank incased in a plastic holder. One is located on the firewall, and the other is attached to the fuel pump which is located in the gas tank. How toreplace a 2002 Nissan 3.
Loosen the ring by turning it counter clockwise until it is removed. Mounted on top, and inside, the fuel tank. Fuel pump leak fix - quick and cheap - Duration: 11:16. Release the 4 locks, lift the cover and disconnect the electrical connection to the pump. . Well first off, are you sure its the Fuel Pump? I am in need of a newfuel pump and scared to drive my car and its leaking.
Pull the two lock rings toward the front of the car to release the seat from the locks. There is a metal plate with two screws. This box is located near the battery. Now press both side of the lock and giggle a little slide toward the back of the car and tilt up the filter end then you should be able to remove it ou of the tank. Remove the plastic panel that is by the driver's side door near the floor close to the speaker when the door is closed and underneath the fuse box. The plate is on the driver side and is black. If you hear a click and humming, or feel vibration coming from the gas tank th … en your fuel pump is operational.
You are going to have to drop the gas tank, the fuel pump is an in-tank design, with fuel level and pump all as one drop in unit. Most part stores have the pump …. The pump is secured in the tank by a threaded black ring. Other then that th … e steps should be really close. When it's out, twist the round metal plug. Remove the bottom seat cushion which gives you access to the fuel pump cover plate. Jan 13, 2016 yes you have to drop tank to replace fuel pump and filter as it is one unit pretty easy though.
You will see a square metal pla … te usually black with 4 Philips head screws. But there are some steps that the manual will be able to fill in more correctly about the entire removal and installation of the pump itself. Squeeze the connector lock fitting which is usually white or clear color, and with a twisting motion pull the fuel line fitting toward the front of the car. To gain access there are two locking mechanisms under the front of the seat. Cautions: No smoking, do not bend or distort the sending unit float arm, the fuel line is under pressure, note the location of the pump assembly O ring seal, assembly is the reverse of disassembly, and the entire assembly is replaced, and not just the pump like other vehicles. If your lid is missing, it is the relay just outboard of the pink 30 amp Maxi Fuse.
The fuel pump relay's location is marked on the lid to this relay box. . . . . .