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You can also buy one- https://amzn.to/2J7w5UOHere is a photo of the fuel pump removal tool I made to remove mine.
you can also replace the 2002-2005 drivers side pump with this one- https://amzn.to/2PHnbhTReturning from a trip and heading for Costco gas, I ran my 2004 bird for 20 miles with the Low Fuel light on. Does that mean that the xfr pump has to be okay? Thx
The fuel pump isHopefully someone can answer this - on the left side (drivers side) I have the unit out of the car - my question is where is the pump and how do you change it. I have a new fuel pump but what I have in hand I don't see on the orginal.
To remove stuck tubing, twist slightly with pliers right over the point of attachment.. Usually it loosens and then can be removed. CheersWhile the manual says pinch the tabs and pull straight up on the lines, this may or may not work. Even with wire wrapped around the fittings I could not get the fuel pump pipes to extract from the pump housing. Even on the bench,
(after I cut the lines, they were kinked anyway), I pulled with large pliers and they would not come out. I guess they were heated on by age and heat. So I have to buy lines and module to repair. Ben
No problem, just asking if I can assume the transfer pump is working since I did not run out of gas.You can easily travel the 20 miles you mentioned as the low fuel light is supposed to come on at about 2-3 remaining gallons & at 17-20 miles per gallon that's about 30-40 miles of travel.
Is there other things happening that lead you to think you are having fuel pump troubles?
If you search the forum, you should now know you likley have and FEM problem and a fuel pump problem.Im working on a 2002 TBird and the fuel pump fuse keeps blowing. Relay clicks then after about 3 seconds the fuse pops. I’ve read what I could search out on the forum. I see that it’s maybe the fuel pump, but I guess it was running and the owner was turning the steering wheel back and forth. Said the steering was super stiff then the car stopped running. Blew the fuel pump fuse. Is there a module/relay or something that could have caused both issues? I hate to just throw parts at things. Suggestions?
Regarding Fuel Pump, after buying my 2003 with 60000 miles on it several years ago the first thing I did was change the fuel filter. It was a simple and inexpensive job but; a clogged or old filter of course places great strain on the fuel pumps, so an ounce of prevention may save a possible pump problem; my old filter was seemingly quite contaminated but then 15 years is a long time span for an original filter; my 03 filter was located on the driver’s side firewall and really not a difficult job. Best, Ron H. Tequesta, FloridaMy fuel pump looks like it is shot. Started car one day, ran for 10 seconds, then died. Fuse for fuel
pump blew. Replaced fuse but no pump. Checked fuel pressure fitting under hood, and no pressure.
Have opened up area behind seat to expose fuel pump area. Anyone have any hints on how to remove
ring that secures fuel pump.
MODERATOR NOTE: You can purchase the main passenger side replacement fuel pump entire assembly here-
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You will also need to replace your fuel filter https://amzn.to/2GMQhsg
Fuel Pump removal tool also very helpful! https://amzn.to/2J7w5UO
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I only changed the passengers side pump, that is what it took to get the car to start
again. I have no idea if the drivers side even works. If you never let your gas tank get
below 1/4 tank do not think left pump makes a difference.
Glad I changed my fuel pump myself and was not hard, just tight space.