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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.8L 🢒 Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 34730-1A Fuel Pressure Gauge
    • J 39765 Fuel Sender Lock Nut Wrench
    • J 42960-1 Fuel Tank Drain Hose
    • J 42960-2 Fuel Flapper Door Holder

    Object Number: 327609 Size: SH
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief .
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  3. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 376982 Size: SH
  4. Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 370970 Size: SH
  5. Note the position of the fuel strainer (4) on the fuel pump.
  6. Support the fuel sender assembly with one hand and grasp the strainer (4) with the other hand.
  7. Pull the strainer off the pump. Discard the strainer after inspection.
  8. Inspect the strainer. Replace a contaminated strainer and clean the fuel tank.
  9. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector (7).
  10. Remove the fuel level sensor electrical connector retaining clip (9).
  11. Disconnect the fuel level sensor electrical connector (8) from under the fuel sender cover.
  12. Remove the fuel level sensor retaining clip (6).
  13. Squeeze the locking tangs and remove the fuel level sensor (5).
  14. Remove the fuel pressure sensor (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 370970 Size: SH
  1. Install the fuel pressure sensor (1).
  2. Install the fuel level sensor (5).
  3. Install the fuel level sensor retaining clip (6).
  4. Connect the fuel level sensor electrical connector (8).
  5. Connect the fuel level sensor electrical connector retaining clip (9).
  6. Connect the fuel pump electrical connector (7).

    7. Important: Always install a new fuel strainer when replacing the fuel tank fuel pump module.

  7. Install a new fuel strainer (4) in the same position as noted during disassembly. Push the strainer on the bottom of the fuel sender until the strainer is fully seated.

    8. Object Number: 376982 Size: SH
  8. Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .

    9. Object Number: 327609 Size: SH
  9. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
  10. Refill the fuel tank.
  11. Reinstall the fuel filler cap.
  12. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  13. Inspect for leaks.
    14. 13.1. Turn ON the ignition for 2 seconds.
    13.2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
    13.3. Turn ON the ignition.
    13.4. Check for fuel leaks.
  14. Perform the idle learn procedure. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .