Where is the fuel pump on a 1995 Monte Carlo located?

Answer 1

AnswerFuel pump is located inside the fuel tank. It is part of the assembly called "fuel sender", which consists of fuel pump, electrical connector, fuel pulse dampener, bumper, insulator, strainer, mounting bracket and feed tube. Fuel sender is located at the top-middle but rear of the tank. It can not be accessed unless fuel tank is removed.

Fuel Tank Removal:

CAUTION: Extreme care must be observed. There is a risk of fire and personal injury. No open flames, no hot objects, no smoking to be allowed. Work in a fully ventilated area. Work only when engine is cold.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable

2. Remove air bag fuses

3. Loosen fuel filler cap (to facilitate draining/venting pressure)

4. Relieve the fuel line pressure from the "pressure connection" (located at passenger side at the end of the back/rear injector rail/line) by loosening it and wrapping a towel to soak up the leak.

5. Raise the vehicle

6. Remove vent tube-restraints at the bottom of the fuel tank

7. Clean/wipe all those connections

8. Fuel needs to be drained through small vent hose located next/under the filler neck hose (Larger dia hose), located at the bottom-rear side of the tank. Do not try to drain the tank through the filler neck as you may damage filler check valve (ball).

9. Loosen fuel filler vent hose clamp

10. Wrap a clean rag around the hose and slowly pull it off from vent tube and immediately drop into spare gasoline container/bottle. Use a hand operated fuel pump device to hook up the hose as necessary and drain the tank

11. After draining the tank, remove the filler hose from the filler pipe and cover it up with clean rag

12. Remove the quick-connect fittings by twisting opposite and pulling away, slide the dust cover back if equipped (These tubings/fittings are coming from the top of the tank)

13. Remove the vapor hose from the front of the tank

14. Remove the exhaust pipe hangers to allow exhaust pipe to drop slightly

15. Remove the heat shield bolts and remove those shields located underneath the tank

16. Support/hold the tank by assistant and then remove four bolts holding the tank by two straps

17. Lower the tank slightly to reach and disconnect fuel sender's electrical connector at the top. also remove retaining clips

18. Remove the vapor hose from the fuel sender

19. Remove the rear vapor hoses

20. Now lower the tank and place in a clean environment. Do not repair tank by welding, it has special coating inside. Manufacturer recommends cleaning by hot water.

Now Fuel Sender assembly can be dismantled as following:

1. Remove the quick connect fittings at the fuel sender assembly itself

2. Remove retaining nut (called "cam")

3. Lift up the Fuel sender from the tank and Remove the "O" ring

4. Do not handle the fuel sender by the fuel tubes as they can get damaged easily

5. Support the pump with one hand and hold the strainer with other hand. Rotate the strainer in one direction and pull off the pump. (remember the position/orientation of the strainer)

6. Detach the fuel pump's electrical connector

7. Place the fuel sender upside down, pull the fuel pump downward to remove the mounting bracket, then tilt the pump outward and remove the fuel pulse dampener. Replace parts as required