Replacing a fuel pump is not as hard as you might think. I'll show you how to do it yourself, and save a ton of money on labor! Don't miss pt2 and 3....
Dealer quoted me $1,100 to replace my fuel pump. I Just switched out my fuel pump and can't thank you enough for the excellent video and detailed description of what to do, I didn't have it as easy as you appeared to, struggled to release the bolts they were on super tight and a pain to remove, sprayed them with PB Blaster and waited a bit. Wrestled to get the old pump out of the tank, it did not want to come out....but I wouldn't have attempted to do this without you video. New pump was $200 and about 3 hours of my time. Wear googles!!!!! And have a buddy help you if you can.
All sage advice. Just replaced the fuel pump in my father-in-law's 03 Suburban. What a job. Did 99% of it alone but now she runs like new and I got a huge sense of accomplishment from this. Plus the old man is happy I saved him 1200 bucks!
Just did my Brother’s 2012 GMC 4x4 About 2 hours and done. Saved him over $500.00 according to the quotes he got. Only difference was I had to use a swivel adapter for the back two bolts because of his trailer hitch blocking the holes. Thanks !!!
FWIW you can reach the pressure sensor just by unplugging it and pulling it out by feel. No need to jack the bed up for anybody else wondering that has this problem.
What I really appreciate about this video is it’s “direct and to the point” editing. So many CZcams vids bore me with screaming kids, personal problems and nonsensical chaff. Thank you!
Thank you sir. Ive had my truck for 19 years. Ive done the , lay on your back and drop a ton of road dirt in your eye while removing the tank method twice now. I think Ill give this way a shot this go round...... I cant bring myself to cutting a hatch in the bed of my truck no matter how lazy I feel about it. Just seems wrong to me. Take care and good luck all.
I bought a 2005 Chevy Silverado 3500, extend cab with a 8’ box new. Only had 42 miles in 2005. Most of the truck was original equipment except wearable items and a few things that needed changed. Water pump, alternator, starter and battery. Every thing else was original. It had 198,892 miles when a semi hauling40,00lbs rear ended me and totaled my truck. Fuel pump still worked. Chevy. Like a rock.
Thanks to your video I tackled a 2013 GMC 1500 short bed. Few differences. Concept is the same. Three bolts down each side and had to take the tailpipe loose from the hanger to get enough lift out of the bed. The pressurized fuel line definitely needed a special tool. That's the one on far left. Plastic tool $3 One of the best do it yourself videos on CZcams in my opinion. Thanks again.
I just replaced the pump in my S10 D-Ray and I followed your advice. I've done this job on three other Chevys and always drop the tanks never thinking about lifting the bed but I do have to admit you have taught me something because this is a whole simpler. I will never drop another tank as long as do it like this. Thanks D-Ray this old dog learned something new.
I have to tackle this job on my 02 Silverado due to a bad check valve. This is the best instructional video that I could find on the internet...I appreciate ya, sir!
My fuel pump just went out in my 2002 Silverado and all I saw in my head were dollar signs $$$, spilled gas, and scraped knuckles. Now that I've seen your video, I feel fairly confident in trying the replacement myself. Thanks for posting this tutorial D-Ray.....very well done.
Hey, D-Ray, I watched all 3 videos and you have created an excellent road map for anyone wanting to change out a Silverado fuel pump. Of course, I remember when your fuel pump was under the hood, ran off the cam and we never put electricity in the gas tanks. You should go into the training business; I seldom see a DIY production done with such a professional flair, no wasted time and video that actually shows what your narrative covers. Good job. Really, good job.
Your technique looks like it would work well for anybody who doesn't live in a northern state where road salt is used heavily. Dropping the tank is a pain but two rusted bolts are a lot easier to deal with than eight.
Thanks D-Ray, I just want to add one thing about the diagnostics. After a no prior warning "truck won't start", my pump did exactly as it should. Turn on the key, pump comes on for a few seconds then stops as it should. 40 steady pounds of pressure, even while cranking. So I wasn't sure it was the pump. I replaced the pump, got only 50 lbs. The truck cranked right up, and has been running fine since. Most info I could find before I jumped in on the pump was not specific about the pressure. I can attest, 40lbs won't push the fuel. I could not imagine the hassle and dirt in the face method of pulling the tank. That's what the dealer told my friend they would have to do for his Chevy truck. (Not true). Again Thank you D-Ray. The world needs more just like you.
Thank you for posting this video. This was very helpful . My friend and i Just finished my fuel pump today. The truck is a 1999 Chevy Silverado HD 6.o .Easy fix your way. Hardest part was finding the right pump. Thanks
Thank you for this video, D-Ray. It helped me a lot. I just changed my fuel pump today. What helped me even more was to remove the rear wheel and inner fender brace which gave me lots more room to work.
Just followed this with my 2005 2500 6.0. I live in canada, so you can imagine the state of everything. All the bed bolts came right out. Thanks for the great video.
Drove from Charlotte NC to myrtle beach, soon as I got here my fuel pump died in the dollar tree parking lot. I figured it would be easier to remove the bed vs dropping the tank since ima do it in the parking lot, but I never thought about just tilting the bed. U the man d-ray!!!!
I just replaced my fuel pump the exact same way but no air tools just a breaker bar an extension some sockets a pair of pliers and a piece of 4x6 piece of wood. the pump was 135 after tax so I saved hundreds of dollars thanks to you man great video man
Replaced quite a few GM fuel pumps. I highly recommend buying AC/Delco or Delphi fuel pumps. Don't buy the cheap ones they don't last. Spend the extra money and buy AC/Delco parts for fuel & electrical system's. You'll be glad you did later. I would also suggest changing the fuel filter too, at the same time.
Just changed my Flex fuel pump on my 2005 silverado 1500 LS extended cab 4x4 and I gotta tell you I got it done by myself in under 2 hours! Isaved myself $900.00 by watching your video, It was awsome,Thanks Raul from NEWYORK CITY, GO YANKEES
Just wanted to drop a comment of appreciation here. This guide for installation was excellent! We save a ton of $$ doing this repair ourselves, and we couldn't have done it without this wonderful video. Thank you for taking the time to show this repair. We did it last night, took our time, and it worked beautifully! Thanks again!!
I've dropped a tank before and it was a pain with all that fuel in it and getting it all balanced on a jack. Have been trying to figure out the easiest way to lift the whole bed off by myself and it was going to also be a pain. Figured I'd watch a few more videos before doing it and came across this method and just tilting the bed. Man, this looks way easier and accomplishes the goal of reaching the fuel pump. I think you're about to save me some time and headache.
Did this to my truck also, 2 welded nuts spun in circles ,so I used 2 - 6 inch long drills 1/8 inch & 1/4 drilled next to the bolt washer on a 30 degree angle, toward center of bolt inside of frame, then I stuck a 1/4 bolt through frame and was able to remove bolt without nut spinning, reverse this procedure to install and nut plate is re - useable. "Spark free procedure"
I used to be able to do these this way in about 25-30 min. Great video for those that haven't pulled the bed, it's definitely the easiest and fastest way I've found by far. I actually prefer to do it this way, over lifting the vehicle and dropping the tank. It's twice as fast. 8 bed bolts, 1 ground, 1 filler neck, 1 harness disconnected. Easy peasy!
Thank you very much for this video. I have a 2001 Dodge Ram. I have looked at a lot of videos, and not a single one of them suggested your tilt method! I had seen one about tilting it to the back, but not the side! The Dodge has one bolt to the front and two in the back. Otherwise basically identical! I used a 12" and a 6" extension with a Craftsman (guaranteed not to break) ratchet with an 8" box end wrench as a breaker bar. PB Blaster for about 10 minute soak. It wasn't easy, but I am 64 and I suffer from vertigo when I lay on my back, and survived one heart attack...and I got them to turn! I'm not strong but I'm cheap and persistent! I have the short bed (6 foot??) and I was able to lift the side of the bed all by myself! I was afraid it would be too heavy. I see how you are built and I figured that you could lift me with one arm! But I decided to go for it...and it's not very bad at all!
Thanks for putting the vid up. Did my ‘13 over the weekend. OEM part at Delco part house was 375 bucks. Did it in a few hours. Dealer wanted 1100 bucks. Thanks for posting this, helped a lot.
Nice idea. I've changed the pump assembly on my 89 Chevy twice now and both times I dropped the tank. This is a much better idea, so long as there isn't a 400 lb. tool box in the bed. . . which my truck most certainly does have. Thanks for the video.
My old shop truck needed another fuel pump. My third in 15 years. I cut a 10"x10" panel out of truck floor and welded in a 1" lip around the hole under the cut. Then a couple stainless screws to keep it in place and put the bedliner back in. I'm thinking of doing the same thing to my newer truck as the fuel pump module is already rusted out at 6 years old. They are notorious for rusting on top where all the dirt and water collects. With a bedliner in it you'd never know it was done. But boy changing a fuel pump is a lot easier.
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4. D-Ray nailed it. Tilted bed method works! Great explanation - worked perfectly. Fuel pump was a little different but that was easy to replace. Thanks man!
Many times chevy trucks of mine, cut hole in bed, pulled old one out and put a new one right in. replaced the cut out piece and reattached with metal straps same gauge in the bottom of the bed rails with self tappers , apply silicone, replace liner, over. Buy the pump on amazon for $80. Also replaced pump in 2004 malibu, removed back seat cut square out of floor and cut 2 fuel lines and disconnected center fuel line, cut wires too. Replacment was less than $100 on line., This time i used Dorman pressure couplings for the high pressure nylon gas line of two different sizes.
John Smith lol I had an 06 Duramax with 200,000 on it before it was totalled by a drunk driver and it was rust free, broke my heart, and broke my back.
I'm changing the brake lines on an 03 2500 HD. I was just about to drop the tank to get to the rear line until I saw this video. You're a lifesaver man!! Thanks for the tips!
Sir, you just showed me a good way to access and change out my tire winch assembly. No need to bust my knuckles from underneath. Thank you.......00 Dodge Dakota. God bless you.
I have a 2006 Dodge Dakota, do you know if they have additional support for ropes around the frame? Mine only has 2 at the back but haven't really bothered to check under the bed as it has no holes for additional hinges to grab from. Thanks!
Good video, you made it look easy. Kudos for not having blaring music the whole time too. I replaced the fuel pump on my toyota corolla, it was in the tank but toyota built a hatch under the rear seat to access it. Although toyota quoted me $800 to replace, they said "you gotta remove the fuel tank". I did it in 1.5 hrs and $130 for the fuel pump.
The tail pipe stops you from tilting too far and if your not careful will put a real nice dent in the back panel. You make it look easy. I stacked up some 4x4 blocks on my ford and actually slid it back enough to weasle in there. Great video. I can't imagine dropping the tank
Great video! Comprehensive and to the point. I wish many more how-to vids were so concise. Complete LACK of shaky camera footage and/or long winded justification to DIY are sincerely forgiven. Extra points for good sound quality and subtleness of background music. Thanks, D-Ray for setting such a great example AND for the INFO!!
MY favorite part is when you lifted the bed to put your wood support in. Didn't realize the bed was that light. This method would have saved me a lot of time and aggravation on a '96 S-10 I did some years ago. After seeing this, I'm realizing I made it WAAYYYYY harder than it needed to be. I dropped the tank which meant a whole lot of stuff had to be dismantled to get to it. Darn!!
Fantastic details!!! Exactly the same for my 2004 Z71. Start to finish in less than 2 hours taking my time. Make sure to clean thoroughly as was mentioned before replacing the pump. Thanks D-Ray.
One of the better videos I have watched. I had an old Datsun that had a factory hole in the bed with a cover that popped loose. I watch this figuring this will work with my Ford.
Well done. I have to do a similar fix to my Ford F-150. My "trusted" mechanic failed to do a thorough job-i now have to replace hoses on my filler assy. Thanks!
Thank you D-Ray, I wish it was as easy as your replacement job. 1. I live in the rusty Michigan, 2.had to cut 2 bolt heads off with the dremel to lift the bed, 3.have to tac weld the nut to remove the rest of the bolt, 4.when the bed was finally tilted the fuel pump was corroded on top had to replace the hoses too because they did not come off that easy from all the corrosion. Other than that it went just the way you show in the vid, again thanks my 2008 Silverado leaves no more gas puddles.
Fantastic! I used your method and it worked GREAT! I have changed fuel pumps in pick-ups before and what a pain. Your way was a dream! Your video also works on a 2003 Chevy Extended cab 2500 Great job and THANKS!
Stumpy Riversnake - Every one of these trucks should have an access panel built in from the makers! You’re one of the pioneers if it ever takes off tho
I want to thank you for posting this video! I am so glad I just had a short bed (6 bolts) and the breaker bar and WD-40 was what got all 6 bolts off (it took HOURS). WD-40 also got the lock ring off. In the end, I saved $1,100 and only have a sore shoulder from lifting 300 pounds of sheet metal in the air. (lol) My 2011 Silverado LTZ runs like new and I can use remote start again! Be well!
I have replaced a bunch of fuel pumps in pickups at work but I have a lift there. I tried your bed tilting method on my own 94 Chevy pickup at my home garage. It worked ok. It is still a pain to do even on a lift because dropping the tank and trying to access the fill hoses at the tank.Thanks.
Very helpful video. My son and I did this same repair today. I took us about three hours including a parts run. So not too bad. This was on a 2002 Chevy Silverado extended cab.
Good repair tip If you had tried that trick in Vermont the 'saltiest state in the union' it wouldnt have been so easy. All those bolts would have either stripped or broken off and you would have been wearing most of the bottom of your truck in the form of rust. 😁 Makes you want go move south at least you could keep your car long enough to wear out the engine. Great video!!!
Great video....6 bolts, the fuel door screws and simple light fixtures unplugging...2 of us to lifT the bed and back it up. let the bumper hold up the rear and the tire hold the front....really easy.....THANKS FROM HENDERSON NEVADA...
Great idea for non-salt belt areas like here in Ontario Canada,we still drain the top half of tank if full with a gas buddy ,then remove tank from underneath as those bed bolts will either break or strip creating another problem,and usually cut straps and replace them,but otherwise great video,roger
Awsome vid ! I've got a '84 GMC camper special with dual tanks, the fuel lines have gone bad and need to be replaced. I tried to figure out how to get to them from underneath... no way ! I didn't even think about just lifting one side of the bed at a time and was really sweating it on how I was going to get them out. Now I know .... I don't know how easy it's going to be to do this myself ... 8" bed and a full length topper, but at least now I've got hope !
I've done fuel pump by dropping the tank (Tahoe), Sliding the whole bed back (Ranger), And I just finished using this tilt bed (Sierra)... And when I have the help to slide the bed back, that's my favorite way. If by myself, next time I will drop the tank. While this tilt bed method does work, I believe it puts more work on me than just dropping the tank. Only way I will do it this way again is if it has a full tank of gas. Just my 2¢
thanks,that was really helpful video. i have gmc sierra 06 work truck and everything was the same..worst thing with all my havy equipment was not that easy to lift it up but its done,and i am glad it worked perfect
On my 03 ext cab short bed I can fit a jack stand right ontop of the leafs and it sits right on one of the bed rails. Had another person come in and pick the bed up slightly to remove and install the fuel pump and set it right back onto the jack stand. A lot safer than 2x4s
Just finished my fuel pump and we are up and running again for the cost of my time and the part...thank you again... i fallowed your video exactly step by step and it went as smooth as yours.. if any viewers are watching you found the right video that will work and you can do it in your driveway without a jack.
Great video, just followed your steps for my 2003 Silverado. Would have been nice to have an impact wrench, but I’m still young and full of elbow grease!
yeah, my fuel pump is shot and the detail in your video makes tilting the bed look effortless. hopefully the set up on my 03' S10 ZR2 isn't too different. but so far bolt patterns, etc look the same.. now off to Part 2 and Part 3.. thanks
Can also measure and cut a hole in the bed of truck! Bout 10” by 10” hole cut 3 sides and leave one side for a hinge peel the metal back replace pump and fold metal of bed back down. Easy access for next time!
Tys d- ray for video i had to try this myself i own a automotive shop and have always did it the old way by pulling the tank, this was so easy fast and fun to do it . I racked the truck on hoist impacted the 4 bolts drivers side loosen bolts on passenger side 2 connector and fuel door lifted box. was done less than 1 hour and that was with new connector being soldered in Tys so much for video
Hey D Ray, you are the man i don't know if you invented this technique ,but man its as good as hot apple pie,taken many beds off my old Chevys PU but never thought of Tipping it,i did not need to do fuel but a brake line broke back there on my 00 silverado, between the gas tank and frame,and man it was so easy,i sat on my mechanics chair to put it together,but whenever i need to do the pump it will be a piece of cake, im in getting ready to do all the fuel lines and brake lines over so i will be using this method again,come to think of it i might put hinges on the one side since ill be tipping it so much LOL chevys Achilles heel rusted brake and fuel lines, Thanks for posting this ,much appriciated
Great video....there's at least an inch or air space above the tank.i would have pumped out the tank,and angle grind an access in box..perhaps re installing hinges on one side of cut out and a couple of lite weld for future access..
I was loss on how to fix my chevy until I watch your video, its very helpful and I did it the same way as you, it was so easy , thank you for up load your video and anknowledge
This is absolutely the BEST video on how to tilt a GM truck bed to replace the fuel pump! Video clarity and voice are superb!!
Dealer quoted me $1,100 to replace my fuel pump. I Just switched out my fuel pump and can't thank you enough for the excellent video and detailed description of what to do, I didn't have it as easy as you appeared to, struggled to release the bolts they were on super tight and a pain to remove, sprayed them with PB Blaster and waited a bit. Wrestled to get the old pump out of the tank, it did not want to come out....but I wouldn't have attempted to do this without you video. New pump was $200 and about 3 hours of my time. Wear googles!!!!! And have a buddy help you if you can.
The best feeling is doing it yourself and saving a ton of money! :)
I find it easier just to run the gas out or poor it out and drop the tank.
All sage advice. Just replaced the fuel pump in my father-in-law's 03 Suburban. What a job. Did 99% of it alone but now she runs like new and I got a huge sense of accomplishment from this. Plus the old man is happy I saved him 1200 bucks!
Gotta say your very good at explaining things in a way someone who doesn't know can understand and follow along easily. Good job!
This video was one of the most pleasant/enjoyable/concise/friendly/considerate videos I've ever watched on CZcams. Great job my brother.
Just did my Brother’s 2012 GMC 4x4
About 2 hours and done. Saved him over $500.00 according to the quotes he got. Only difference was I had to use a swivel adapter for the back two bolts because of his trailer hitch blocking the holes. Thanks !!!
So glad I saw this vid before trying to remove the whole darn bed. Saved me a bundle on replacing the fuel tank pressure sensor. Thanks a 3/4 ton :)
FWIW you can reach the pressure sensor just by unplugging it and pulling it out by feel. No need to jack the bed up for anybody else wondering that has this problem.
What I really appreciate about this video is it’s “direct and to the point” editing. So many CZcams vids bore me with screaming kids, personal problems and nonsensical chaff. Thank you!
Thank you sir. Ive had my truck for 19 years. Ive done the , lay on your back and drop a ton of road dirt in your eye while removing the tank method twice now. I think Ill give this way a shot this go round...... I cant bring myself to cutting a hatch in the bed of my truck no matter how lazy I feel about it. Just seems wrong to me.
Take care and good luck all.
I bought a 2005 Chevy Silverado 3500, extend cab with a 8’ box new. Only had 42 miles in 2005. Most of the truck was original equipment except wearable items and a few things that needed changed. Water pump, alternator, starter and battery. Every thing else was original. It had 198,892 miles when a semi hauling40,00lbs rear ended me and totaled my truck. Fuel pump still worked. Chevy. Like a rock.
Thanks to your video I tackled a 2013 GMC 1500 short bed. Few differences. Concept is the same. Three bolts down each side and had to take the tailpipe loose from the hanger to get enough lift out of the bed. The pressurized fuel line definitely needed a special tool. That's the one on far left. Plastic tool $3
One of the best do it yourself videos on CZcams in my opinion. Thanks again.
GREAT VIDEO!!!! THANKS D-RAY. 18MM SOCKET TO REMOVE BOLTS. JUST IN CASE PEOPLE ARE WONDERING
I just replaced the pump in my S10 D-Ray and I followed your advice. I've done this job on three other Chevys and always drop the tanks never thinking about lifting the bed but I do have to admit you have taught me something because this is a whole simpler. I will never drop another tank as long as do it like this. Thanks D-Ray this old dog learned something new.
I have to tackle this job on my 02 Silverado due to a bad check valve. This is the best instructional video that I could find on the internet...I appreciate ya, sir!
My fuel pump just went out in my 2002 Silverado and all I saw in my head were dollar signs $$$, spilled gas, and scraped knuckles. Now that I've seen your video, I feel fairly confident in trying the replacement myself. Thanks for posting this tutorial D-Ray.....very well done.
Hey, D-Ray, I watched all 3 videos and you have created an excellent road map for anyone wanting to change out a Silverado fuel pump. Of course, I remember when your fuel pump was under the hood, ran off the cam and we never put electricity in the gas tanks.
You should go into the training business; I seldom see a DIY production done with such a professional flair, no wasted time and video that actually shows what your narrative covers. Good job. Really, good job.
Your technique looks like it would work well for anybody who doesn't live in a northern state where road salt is used heavily. Dropping the tank is a pain but two rusted bolts are a lot easier to deal with than eight.
My 19 year old 2000 Chevy is a California truck so all bolts came out very easily.
Thanks D-Ray, I just want to add one thing about the diagnostics. After a no prior warning "truck won't start", my pump did exactly as it should. Turn on the key, pump comes on for a few seconds then stops as it should. 40 steady pounds of pressure, even while cranking. So I wasn't sure it was the pump. I replaced the pump, got only 50 lbs. The truck cranked right up, and has been running fine since. Most info I could find before I jumped in on the pump was not specific about the pressure. I can attest, 40lbs won't push the fuel. I could not imagine the hassle and dirt in the face method of pulling the tank. That's what the dealer told my friend they would have to do for his Chevy truck. (Not true). Again Thank you D-Ray. The world needs more just like you.
Thank you for posting this video. This was very helpful . My friend and i Just finished my fuel pump today. The truck is a 1999 Chevy Silverado HD 6.o .Easy fix your way. Hardest part was finding the right pump. Thanks
Thank you for this video, D-Ray. It helped me a lot. I just changed my fuel pump today. What helped me even more was to remove the rear wheel and inner fender brace which gave me lots more room to work.
Just followed this with my 2005 2500 6.0. I live in canada, so you can imagine the state of everything. All the bed bolts came right out. Thanks for the great video.
So lucky, I just broke my first two. Fun.
Drove from Charlotte NC to myrtle beach, soon as I got here my fuel pump died in the dollar tree parking lot. I figured it would be easier to remove the bed vs dropping the tank since ima do it in the parking lot, but I never thought about just tilting the bed. U the man d-ray!!!!
I just replaced my fuel pump the exact same way but no air tools just a breaker bar an extension some sockets a pair of pliers and a piece of 4x6 piece of wood. the pump was 135 after tax so I saved hundreds of dollars thanks to you man great video man
Makes me want to move to Arkansas! Seriously! I’m almost ready to Retire
Your awesome!
Thank you Sir.
Ron
Replaced quite a few GM fuel pumps. I highly recommend buying AC/Delco or Delphi fuel pumps. Don't buy the cheap ones they don't last. Spend the extra money and buy AC/Delco parts for fuel & electrical system's. You'll be glad you did later. I would also suggest changing the fuel filter too, at the same time.
What about Herko (with lifetime warrantee)?
herko.com/Retail/herko-fuel-pump-module-136ge-for-chevrolet-gmc-express-1500-express-2500-98-02.html
Just changed my Flex fuel pump on my 2005 silverado 1500 LS extended cab 4x4 and I gotta tell you I got it done by myself in under 2 hours! Isaved myself $900.00 by watching your video, It was awsome,Thanks Raul from NEWYORK CITY, GO YANKEES
I’ve done my fuel pump before dropped the tank in a Dodge Ram - never thought about this way before but this was genius - thanks!
Just wanted to drop a comment of appreciation here. This guide for installation was excellent! We save a ton of $$ doing this repair ourselves, and we couldn't have done it without this wonderful video. Thank you for taking the time to show this repair. We did it last night, took our time, and it worked beautifully! Thanks again!!
I've dropped a tank before and it was a pain with all that fuel in it and getting it all balanced on a jack. Have been trying to figure out the easiest way to lift the whole bed off by myself and it was going to also be a pain. Figured I'd watch a few more videos before doing it and came across this method and just tilting the bed. Man, this looks way easier and accomplishes the goal of reaching the fuel pump. I think you're about to save me some time and headache.
Great job on the video. I have done it both ways now and tilting the bed is definitely easier.
Did this to my truck also, 2 welded nuts spun in circles ,so I used 2 - 6 inch long drills 1/8 inch & 1/4 drilled next to the bolt washer on a 30 degree angle, toward center of bolt inside of frame, then I stuck a 1/4 bolt through frame and was able to remove bolt without nut spinning, reverse this procedure to install and nut plate is re - useable. "Spark free procedure"
This was tremendously helpful I have a new body 07 and was not looking forward to dropping the drive shaft and tank. Keep up the good work
I used to be able to do these this way in about 25-30 min. Great video for those that haven't pulled the bed, it's definitely the easiest and fastest way I've found by far. I actually prefer to do it this way, over lifting the vehicle and dropping the tank. It's twice as fast. 8 bed bolts, 1 ground, 1 filler neck, 1 harness disconnected. Easy peasy!
Thank you very much for this video. I have a 2001 Dodge Ram. I have looked at a lot of videos, and not a single one of them suggested your tilt method! I had seen one about tilting it to the back, but not the side!
The Dodge has one bolt to the front and two in the back. Otherwise basically identical! I used a 12" and a 6" extension with a Craftsman (guaranteed not to break) ratchet with an 8" box end wrench as a breaker bar. PB Blaster for about 10 minute soak. It wasn't easy, but I am 64 and I suffer from vertigo when I lay on my back, and survived one heart attack...and I got them to turn! I'm not strong but I'm cheap and persistent! I have the short bed (6 foot??) and I was able to lift the side of the bed all by myself! I was afraid it would be too heavy. I see how you are built and I figured that you could lift me with one arm! But I decided to go for it...and it's not very bad at all!
Thanks for putting the vid up. Did my ‘13 over the weekend. OEM part at Delco part house was 375 bucks. Did it in a few hours. Dealer wanted 1100 bucks. Thanks for posting this, helped a lot.
So nice to see one not overtaken by rust. I had to use my oxy acetylene torch to convince the bed bolts to turn...
Nice idea.
I've changed the pump assembly on my 89 Chevy twice now and both times I dropped the tank.
This is a much better idea, so long as there isn't a 400 lb. tool box in the bed. . . which my truck most certainly does have.
Thanks for the video.
Thanks D-Ray for your help...I was gonna just send it to the shop and spend $850. I saved 500 with your method. You da man!!
Hopefully this works for 03 D-max rusted fuel tank line replacement! Wish every how to video was as professional and in depth as yours! Well done sir!
Don’t forget to change that rear brakeline when you’re in there
My old shop truck needed another fuel pump. My third in 15 years. I cut a 10"x10" panel out of truck floor and welded in a 1" lip around the hole under the cut. Then a couple stainless screws to keep it in place and put the bedliner back in. I'm thinking of doing the same thing to my newer truck as the fuel pump module is already rusted out at 6 years old. They are notorious for rusting on top where all the dirt and water collects. With a bedliner in it you'd never know it was done. But boy changing a fuel pump is a lot easier.
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4. D-Ray nailed it. Tilted bed method works! Great explanation - worked perfectly. Fuel pump was a little different but that was easy to replace. Thanks man!
Many times chevy trucks of mine, cut hole in bed, pulled old one out and put a new one right in. replaced the cut out piece and reattached with metal straps same gauge in the bottom of the bed rails with self tappers , apply silicone, replace liner, over. Buy the pump on amazon for $80. Also replaced pump in 2004 malibu, removed back seat cut square out of floor and cut 2 fuel lines and disconnected center fuel line, cut wires too. Replacment was less than $100 on line., This time i used Dorman pressure couplings for the high pressure nylon gas line of two different sizes.
Man that truck is CLEAN not any rust on it. I wish my 06’ was that nice.
John Smith lol after 475,000 on the clock in Canadian winters... mine isn’t.
John Smith lol I had an 06 Duramax with 200,000 on it before it was totalled by a drunk driver and it was rust free, broke my heart, and broke my back.
I'm changing the brake lines on an 03 2500 HD. I was just about to drop the tank to get to the rear line until I saw this video. You're a lifesaver man!! Thanks for the tips!
Sir, you just showed me a good way to access and change out my tire winch assembly. No need to bust my knuckles from underneath. Thank you.......00 Dodge Dakota. God bless you.
I have a 2006 Dodge Dakota, do you know if they have additional support for ropes around the frame? Mine only has 2 at the back but haven't really bothered to check under the bed as it has no holes for additional hinges to grab from. Thanks!
Good video, you made it look easy. Kudos for not having blaring music the whole time too. I replaced the fuel pump on my toyota corolla, it was in the tank but toyota built a hatch under the rear seat to access it. Although toyota quoted me $800 to replace, they said "you gotta remove the fuel tank". I did it in 1.5 hrs and $130 for the fuel pump.
The tail pipe stops you from tilting too far and if your not careful will put a real nice dent in the back panel. You make it look easy. I stacked up some 4x4 blocks on my ford and actually slid it back enough to weasle in there. Great video. I can't imagine dropping the tank
Great video! Comprehensive and to the point. I wish many more how-to vids were so concise. Complete LACK of shaky camera footage and/or long winded justification to DIY are sincerely forgiven. Extra points for good sound quality and subtleness of background music. Thanks, D-Ray for setting such a great example AND for the INFO!!
MY favorite part is when you lifted the bed to put your wood support in. Didn't realize the bed was that light. This method would have saved me a lot of time and aggravation on a '96 S-10 I did some years ago. After seeing this, I'm realizing I made it WAAYYYYY harder than it needed to be. I dropped the tank which meant a whole lot of stuff had to be dismantled to get to it. Darn!!
Fantastic details!!! Exactly the same for my 2004 Z71. Start to finish in less than 2 hours taking my time. Make sure to clean thoroughly as was mentioned before replacing the pump. Thanks D-Ray.
Great video; Right to the point. Only the information we need. Didn't make us wait for you to even pick up the correct tool. Great job sir.
One of the better videos I have watched. I had an old Datsun that had a factory hole in the bed with a cover that popped loose. I watch this figuring this will work with my Ford.
Well done. I have to do a similar fix to my Ford F-150. My "trusted" mechanic failed to do a thorough job-i now have to replace hoses on my filler assy. Thanks!
Thank you D-Ray, I wish it was as easy as your replacement job. 1. I live in the rusty Michigan, 2.had to cut 2 bolt heads off with the dremel to lift the bed, 3.have to tac weld the nut to remove the rest of the bolt, 4.when the bed was finally tilted the fuel pump was corroded on top had to replace the hoses too because they did not come off that easy from all the corrosion. Other than that it went just the way you show in the vid, again thanks my 2008 Silverado leaves no more gas puddles.
That's real nice, I've dropped a fuel tank in the past, it's a real job... Especially getting it back in place.
"Added some extra block here..... fur safety"
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D-Ray you are the BOAT. The 16 inch 2x4 is the trick I was looking for , you saved the day.
Fantastic! I used your method and it worked GREAT! I have changed fuel pumps in pick-ups before and what a pain. Your way was a dream! Your video also works on a 2003 Chevy Extended cab 2500 Great job and THANKS!
Every gm I've owned I cut a square out of the bed over the pump and hinged it back on , since we replace these way to often ...they fail constantly .
Stump, that's a good idea, because at that point the truck is older anyway, thanks for posting, Len
Stumpy Riversnake - Every one of these trucks should have an access panel built in from the makers! You’re one of the pioneers if it ever takes off tho
I used this video 5 years ago and I used it again today. You're the man. 💪
Nice job of detailing everything. Clear, concise and thoroughly explained. You saved me over $500.
I want to thank you for posting this video! I am so glad I just had a short bed (6 bolts) and the breaker bar and WD-40 was what got all 6 bolts off (it took HOURS). WD-40 also got the lock ring off. In the end, I saved $1,100 and only have a sore shoulder from lifting 300 pounds of sheet metal in the air. (lol) My 2011 Silverado LTZ runs like new and I can use remote start again! Be well!
My shortbox has 4 bolts each side
makes no sense that they dont just put a access panel in the bed to change these pumps
@Mr Sunshines Room temperature can be 115 or more sometimes.
I like you man. You seem like a nice friendly individual that's good at explaining things.
I just did mine in a 2001 sierra. It was a little tight, but then again I'm 240 lbs. Took me around 3 hours to complete everything
I have replaced a bunch of fuel pumps in pickups at work but I have a lift there. I tried your bed tilting method on my own 94 Chevy pickup at my home garage. It worked ok. It is still a pain to do even on a lift because dropping the tank and trying to access the fill hoses at the tank.Thanks.
Very helpful video. My son and I did this same repair today. I took us about three hours including a parts run. So not too bad. This was on a 2002 Chevy Silverado extended cab.
David Penney is the process the same as this 2007? im doing it on an 02
Good repair tip If you had tried that trick in Vermont the 'saltiest state in the union' it wouldnt have been so easy. All those bolts would have either stripped or broken off and you would have been wearing most of the bottom of your truck in the form of rust. 😁 Makes you want go move south at least you could keep your car long enough to wear out the engine. Great video!!!
I have an plastic bed cover and tool Box 🧰. You explain that very well great job 👏
By far the best series on this subject. Thanks a million. About to switch out my pump.
Great video....6 bolts, the fuel door screws and simple light fixtures unplugging...2 of us to lifT the bed and back it up. let the bumper hold up the rear and the tire hold the front....really easy.....THANKS FROM HENDERSON NEVADA...
Can we appreciate how clean this classic is
D ray, thanks for your video. Im getting ready to replace my pump. This beats dropping the tank for sure
Awesome video! Thanks. Even a minimally skilled mechanic like myself did this job in less than 2 hours and minimal tools. Saved myself over $600
Great video. I particularly liked how you showed the bolt locations after lifting the bed up.
Slick video, D-Ray! I'll be back... getting a deal on my favorite truck-type.
OVER TWENTY YEARS OLD.♡
soon as I burn the other 1/2 tank of fuel Ive got... I get to attempt this... HOORAY!.
Thank you for the video.
I am an Auto Body Frame tec. But your demonstration was classy and informative thank you.
Great idea for non-salt belt areas like here in Ontario Canada,we still drain the top half of tank if full with a gas buddy ,then remove tank from underneath as those bed bolts will either break or strip creating another problem,and usually cut straps and replace them,but otherwise great video,roger
Thanks for the great video D-Ray! With your help I replaced the fuel pump on my 2003 Silverado pickup. Tilt bed method is the way to go!
Awsome vid ! I've got a '84 GMC camper special with dual tanks, the fuel lines have gone bad and need to be replaced. I tried to figure out how to get to them from underneath... no way ! I didn't even think about just lifting one side of the bed at a time and was really sweating it on how I was going to get them out. Now I know .... I don't know how easy it's going to be to do this myself ... 8" bed and a full length topper, but at least now I've got hope !
I've done fuel pump by
dropping the tank (Tahoe),
Sliding the whole bed back (Ranger),
And I just finished using this tilt bed (Sierra)...
And when I have the help to slide the bed back, that's my favorite way.
If by myself, next time I will drop the tank. While this tilt bed method does work, I believe it puts more work on me than just dropping the tank. Only way I will do it this way again is if it has a full tank of gas.
Just my 2¢
thanks,that was really helpful video. i have gmc sierra 06 work truck and everything was the same..worst thing with all my havy equipment was not that easy to lift it up but its done,and i am glad it worked perfect
D-Ray, you just saved me a ton of work. I'll use this method to repair the corners on my cab. Awesome job, thanks.
On my 03 ext cab short bed I can fit a jack stand right ontop of the leafs and it sits right on one of the bed rails. Had another person come in and pick the bed up slightly to remove and install the fuel pump and set it right back onto the jack stand. A lot safer than 2x4s
Thanks D-Ray! You are the man! I watched four other videos before I came across this. .. GENIUS! Thank you again
Just finished my fuel pump and we are up and running again for the cost of my time and the part...thank you again... i fallowed your video exactly step by step and it went as smooth as yours.. if any viewers are watching you found the right video that will work and you can do it in your driveway without a jack.
OMG great video, i appreciate you taking the time to explain and SHOW how to do this method.
Great video, just followed your steps for my 2003 Silverado. Would have been nice to have an impact wrench, but I’m still young and full of elbow grease!
Cut a door in the bed, add hinges and a magnetic latch. Looks good and always accessible for the next pump that will surely fail.
D-ray, i love the no frame rust on a 2007 truck. I never see anything that clean in NY
My 71 Toyota hilux had no rust Texas doesn't have that issue exept on the coast
Thank you very much. I live in the north and have to replace the fuel lines. this will make my life much easier. Thank you.
yeah, my fuel pump is shot and the detail in your video makes tilting the bed look effortless. hopefully the set up on my 03' S10 ZR2 isn't too different. but so far bolt patterns, etc look the same.. now off to Part 2 and Part 3.. thanks
Thanks bud I got this job ahead of me and on a solo venture myself ur tips are going to save me
Can also measure and cut a hole in the bed of truck! Bout 10” by 10” hole cut 3 sides and leave one side for a hinge peel the metal back replace pump and fold metal of bed back down. Easy access for next time!
great bit about hinging the bed on the passenger side bolts......back in business. Thanks and remember to always follow the instructions.
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Dude shoots excellent video along with very good mechanic work.
frfpr, that is the cleanest shop i ever seen, thanks for posting, Len
I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500, and I'm gnna change fuel pump solo, this seems like a good method. Thanks.
Good vid btw 😎👍
Make an acces panel in the bed , takes twenty minutes to change a pump.
Which is something they should have done at the factory.
Tys d- ray for video i had to try this myself i own a automotive shop and have always did it the old way by pulling the tank, this was so easy fast and fun to do it .
I racked the truck on hoist impacted the 4 bolts drivers side loosen bolts on passenger side 2 connector and fuel door lifted box. was done less than 1 hour and that was with new connector being soldered in Tys so much for video
Hey D Ray, you are the man i don't know if you invented this technique ,but man its as good as hot apple pie,taken many beds off my old Chevys PU but never thought of Tipping it,i did not need to do fuel but a brake line broke back there on my 00 silverado, between the gas tank and frame,and man it was so easy,i sat on my mechanics chair to put it together,but whenever i need to do the pump it will be a piece of cake, im in getting ready to do all the fuel lines and brake lines over so i will be using this method again,come to think of it i might put hinges on the one side since ill be tipping it so much LOL chevys Achilles heel rusted brake and fuel lines, Thanks for posting this ,much appriciated
Great video....there's at least an inch or air space above the tank.i would have pumped out the tank,and angle grind an access in box..perhaps re installing hinges on one side of cut out and a couple of lite weld for future access..
I was loss on how to fix my chevy until I watch your video, its very helpful and I did it the same way as you, it was so easy , thank you for up load your video and anknowledge