GM 25314928
Fuel Strainer

The replacement of a Fuel Pump Strainer requires users to disconnect the negative Battery Cable followed by fuel system pressure relief operations before removing the Fuel Tank together with the fuel sender assembly. Before you start remember to note down the position of the Fuel Pump Strainer on the fuel sender because you will need to support the assembly with one hand and remove it from the strainer with your other hand to check it. After inspection throw out the strainer because it needs replacement if damaged. The strainer replacement requires cleaning of the Fuel Tank if it shows signs of contamination. To install a new Fuel Pump Strainer, mount it correctly on the bottom of the fuel sender before reinstalling both the fuel sender assembly along with the Fuel Tank. The necessary procedure includes refueling the tank and then installing the fuel filler cap followed by negative Battery Cable restoration. Look for fuel leaks while conducting the check by turning on ignition for 2 seconds followed by 10 seconds off then turning ignition on again.

Your first step in replacing the Fuel Pump Strainer should be disconnecting the negative Battery Cable while following the battery disconnect caution guidelines. Before starting the task users must remove pressure from the fuel system and empty the Fuel Tank. The next step includes Fuel Tank removal together with the fuel sender assembly where you note the position of the Fuel Pump Strainer installed on the fuel sender. Use a hand to stabilize the fuel sender assembly while using the other hand to pull off the strainer from the fuel sender assembly for inspection prior to disposal. Throw away contaminated strainers when you replace them and perform a Fuel Tank cleaning operation. To install the new strainer place it into the marked position on the fuel sender base before it achieves full seating. After installation of the fuel sender assembly the Fuel Tank needs refilling along with the fuel filler cap. The negative Battery Cable should be reconnected while inspecting for leakage by running the ignition for two seconds followed by a ten-second off period before replaying the ignition to confirm fuel leakage.

Replacing the Fuel Pump Strainer requires users to disconnect the Battery Cable and alleviate fuel system pressure. Proceed with draining your Fuel Tank according to your vehicle protocol before removing both the Fuel Tank and fuel sender assembly. After supporting the assembly with one hand, position the Fuel Pump Strainer on the fuel sender while pulling it off with the other hand before discarding the strainer for inspection. Check the strainer for contamination and adopt a new one only when necessary while cleaning the Fuel Tank. Insert a new Fuel Pump Strainer into the noted position of the fuel sender assembly, then press it into full seating. Mount the fuel sender assembly with the Fuel Tank while refilling the tank before you put on the fuel filler cap. Use the ignition to perform the battery check with a first on for two seconds followed by off for ten seconds and another on check. Visual inspection must happen for any fuel loss during this process.

The first step to replace the Fuel Pump Strainer requires disconnecting the negative Battery Cable while performing fuel system pressure relief. Drain your Fuel Tank through the proper procedure before removing both Fuel Tank and fuel sender assembly. Use one hand to stabilize the fuel sender assembly while using the other hand to remove the Fuel Pump Strainer at its noted position and throw away the discarded strainer after examination. The strainer inspection should lead to replacement if found contaminated while Fuel Tank cleaning is required. Installation requires inserting a new Fuel Pump Strainer correctly at its noted position and then inserting it into the bottom of the fuel sender until it reaches full seating. The installation process continues by placing back the restored fuel sender assembly and Fuel Tank then refilling the tank while securing the fuel filler cap. Use a positive clamp to reattach the negative battery terminal before checking for fuel leaks during the check sequence of 2 seconds on then 10 seconds off followed by another on cycle examination for leaks.

Before starting Fuel Pump Strainer replacement you need to disconnect the negative Battery Cable while following the battery disconnect caution. First drain the Fuel Tank while relieving the fuel system pressure. Next step involves removing the Fuel Tank together with the fuel sender assembly while paying attention to the Fuel Pump Strainer's original position on the fuel sender. You must secure the fuel sender assembly with one hand while using your other hand to hold the strainer so you can pull it off the sender then discard it after examination. The strainer requires replacement if it becomes contaminated during inspection so the Fuel Tank must be cleaned before reusing. Behind the noted position on the fuel sender you should insert a new Fuel Pump Strainer and fully push it until complete seat can be achieved. Reinstall the fuel sender assembly together with the Fuel Tank while adding new fuel into the tank and installing the fuel filler cap. The inspection for leaks can begin by reconnecting the negative Battery Cable followed by checking for fuel leaks by enabling the ignition for two seconds, after which it should be turned off for ten seconds before enabling the ignition a second time for the leak inspection.