Can a fuel pump on a 1984 Pontiac Fiero be replaced without dropping the fuel tank?

Answer 1

3-3-09 The fiero gas tank is under the center of car. You will need to remove four 1/2 inch or 13mm bolts that hold the protective plate. There are two straps that hold the tank up. One in the front and one in the rear. The bolts for those straps are up in between the tank and body on the drivers side. you will need a 13mm deep well socket for these. Once those are removed and pushed out of the way., go to the rear of the tank and remove the fill hoses using a 5/16 socket on the hose clamps. should be a couple of 1/4 inch clamps on the pump lines as well and may need to disconnect directly from fuel filter depending on year and engine. After all of this you also need to remember to unplug the pump wires which can be accessed from above in the engine compartment. They will be located in the center of the car along the firewall. There are three wires brown, pink, black usually all in one connector. After fishing these wires down you will be able to move out the tank and change pump. Hint on installation. Use wd-40 and spray on fill hoses to ease reinstalling