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How to Change the Fuel Pump in a 1996 Chevy Van 1500

The 1996 Chevrolet C1500 may refer to a truck or a van. The power plant for both vehicles is an eight-cylinder, 5.7L engine, which uses fuel injection. This means that the fuel pump for this vehicle pumps fuel into the engine under high pressure. The fuel pump for the 1996 Chevy is located in the fuel tank, so you must remove the fuel tank in order to replace the fuel pump.

Instructions

1

Relieve the pressure in the fuel tank by loosening the fuel filler cap. Disconnect the cable for the negative battery terminal with a socket wrench. Raise the rear of your vehicle with jack stands and drain the fuel tank. Remove the fuel tank.

2

Locate the fuel pump assembly on top of the fuel tank. Turn the locking ring for the fuel pump assembly counterclockwise with a drift punch and hammer. Pull the fuel pump assembly away from the fuel tank and disconnect the fuel pump from the rest of the fuel pump assembly.

3

Pull the fuel pump away from the bottom support and pull it into the attaching hose. Pull the fuel pump out of the connector. Ensure you dont damage the fuel strainer and insulator while removing the fuel pump. Remove the O-ring.

4

Install a new O-ring on the fuel pump assembly. Attach the new fuel pump to the hose without twisting the fuel strainer. Place the fuel pump assembly into the fuel tank and turn the locking ring for the fuel pump clockwise until its tight.

5

Install the fuel tank and lower the vehicle with the jack stands. Connect the cable to the negative terminal of the battery. Tighten the fuel filler cap.