Fuel Pump Cut Out - Top Access

OK, I didn't see a write up on this when I went to do it, just a mention of it with a picture. So if this is redundant sorry.

If your fuel pump is dead, or you want to replace your fuel pump without dropping the tank here's the oh so simple way to do it.

Step 1: Remove the 6 screws (if I remember correctly) that hold down the plate covering a large portion of the rear hatch.
It takes some prying to get it to come up due to some sticky sound deadening material (at least I think it's sound deadening material).


Step 2: Scrape the outline for your cut. A small flat head screw driver worked the best for me.


Step 3: Cut a long your scrapped out lines, you have at least a 1/2" gap between the metal and the fuel lines. I used a Craftsman dremel style tool with a large cutting disk.


Step 4: Detach hoses, and unscrew the screws/bolts holding the fuel pump in.

Installation is the reverse of course.

I haven't made a cover for mine yet, but you could probably seal it well with some high temp silicone and just remount the top plate you took off in step 1. Obviously you can make this as simple or as complex as you want. It took me about 1 hour to cut it out doing exactly what I've posted above, but that was due to the Craftsman style dremel over heating. I got it about 1/2 way cut out then I had to throw it in the fridge, then freezer to get it to cool off enough to finish cutting the other half.