01 Monte Carlo fuel pump replacement?

[scottb]

Friend's car. 2001 Monte carlo. 165K. Car was running fine. Quarter tank of gas. Went to the store. Would not start. I opened fuel door, and the gas cap. Do not hear the fuel pump when the key is turned.

I checked the fuel pump fuse under the hood with a test light, fuse good. I swapped the fuelpump relay with the day time running light relay ( same part number, same fuse box under the hood).

I took the rear seat out but did not see any access cover plate.

Car was towed home to the nieghbor's house.

I did a quick youtube search and the video showed a 2001 monte carlo with the fuel pump access plate inside the trunk.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIjBag4XdU4

This looks very easy to replace without dropping the tank. My only concern is the white/clear plastic clips securing the fuel lines. Will those come out easy? I know to be careful with the fuel dripping inside the car once the pump is out.

So, I am crazy for trying to do this at home?

Edited October 2, 2012 by scottb

[imprez55]

Cake walk.

The retaining clips for the lines will break if you're not ginger with them. If they do' date=' most parts houses keep them on the shelf. Honestly, it's not a bad idea to just replace them when you replace the pump.[/quote']

+1 I have never had a connector break on me, but they usually feel like they are going to. I think they are a huge PITA to undo and they don't feel like they seat right when I connect them back up but everything always works out alright (I just like barbs better)

[scottb]

Thanks guys.

I will pick up the clips ( I originally typed magazines, instead of clips, where have I been posting lately) just to have them on hand.

Advance auto has one instock ( Airtek brand, just like in the video) for $249, then if you order on-line and pick up in store, save 15%.

[jporter12]

I didn't know they had the access plate! I usually take a look in the repair manual before starting on one that I'm not sure about.