How do you change a 2000 Cadillac sedandeville fuel pump?

Answer 1

Hello,

Here is the procedure for replacing the fuel pump in a 2000 DeVille:

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure.

2. Drain the fuel tank.

3. Remove or disconnect the following:

Negative battery cable

Spare tire and jack

Trunk lining

Fuel sender access panel

Sender and quick connect fittings from the sender

Electrical connector from the sender and position harness and hoses aside

Sender retaining ring

Sender and take note of its position

Fuel sender O-ring and discard it

Strainer from the pump by pulling it down and twisting

Pump electrical wires and hoses

Pump assembly out of the rubber connectors

To Install:

1. Transfer any insulators and grommets from the old pump to the new one.

2. Connect the pump to the fuel hose and tilt the bottom of the pump into the mounting bracket.

3. Install or connect the following:

New strainer on the pump so it points in the same direction as noted during removal

Electrical connectors and fuel lines to the pump

New O-ring on top of the fuel tank

Fuel sender assembly into the tank

Lockring

Fuel line quick connectors

Sender electrical connector

Fuel sender access cover

Trunk liner

Spare tire and jack

4. Refill with fuel and check for leaks.