Best Way To Change Fuel Pump 2000 Silverado
02-12-2017, 07:58 PM
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Best Way To Change Fuel Pump 2000 Silverado
I had to change out my fuel pump on my Silverado and looked at all the options. I came up with tilting the bed. This was by far the fastest pump I have ever changed!
Start with removing a couple of torx screws on the filler door and a plastic fastener. Then just push the assembly into the fender.
Move under the truck and remove 4 bolts on the drivers side holding the bed on loosen the same four on the pass side so you are engaged into the threads by 4 turns.
Move to the back and remove the tailgate. Then go undr and remove the 2 electrical plugs from frame to bed.
Thats it, now have a 16 inch 2 x 4 ready and put your shoulder under the drivers fender well and push up and put the 2 x 4 between the frame and bed just past the axle. I put two more in for safety.
The next thing is to remove the fuel pump and install the new. Pretty straight forward.
Start with removing a couple of torx screws on the filler door and a plastic fastener. Then just push the assembly into the fender.
Move under the truck and remove 4 bolts on the drivers side holding the bed on loosen the same four on the pass side so you are engaged into the threads by 4 turns.
Move to the back and remove the tailgate. Then go undr and remove the 2 electrical plugs from frame to bed.
Thats it, now have a 16 inch 2 x 4 ready and put your shoulder under the drivers fender well and push up and put the 2 x 4 between the frame and bed just past the axle. I put two more in for safety.
The next thing is to remove the fuel pump and install the new. Pretty straight forward.
02-13-2017, 09:07 AM
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I had to change out my fuel pump on my Silverado and looked at all the options. I came up with tilting the bed. This was by far the fastest pump I have ever changed!
Start with removing a couple of torx screws on the filler door and a plastic fastener. Then just push the assembly into the fender.
Move under the truck and remove 4 bolts on the drivers side holding the bed on loosen the same four on the pass side so you are engaged into the threads by 4 turns.
Move to the back and remove the tailgate. Then go undr and remove the 2 electrical plugs from frame to bed.
Thats it, now have a 16 inch 2 x 4 ready and put your shoulder under the drivers fender well and push up and put the 2 x 4 between the frame and bed just past the axle. I put two more in for safety.
The next thing is to remove the fuel pump and install the new. Pretty straight forward.
Start with removing a couple of torx screws on the filler door and a plastic fastener. Then just push the assembly into the fender.
Move under the truck and remove 4 bolts on the drivers side holding the bed on loosen the same four on the pass side so you are engaged into the threads by 4 turns.
Move to the back and remove the tailgate. Then go undr and remove the 2 electrical plugs from frame to bed.
Thats it, now have a 16 inch 2 x 4 ready and put your shoulder under the drivers fender well and push up and put the 2 x 4 between the frame and bed just past the axle. I put two more in for safety.
The next thing is to remove the fuel pump and install the new. Pretty straight forward.
Did you change the fuel level assy. and the positive pressure sensor, (electrical plug on the right in your picture)? I did my 2000 step by step like you. Bought all the replacement parts from the dealer, (AC Delco). Sure enough the positive pressure sensor, which is part of the Evap. emissions system didn't seal like the OEM original and I had about a gallon of gas on the ground before I realized it the first time I tried to max the tank out. The sensor has the stepped "ear plug" type rings on it that you press down into the hole in the top of the hole of the module assy. Very rarely a problem now since this is a year ago but figured I'd give you a heads up. I like to fill my tank to the neck/cap when I'm going on a trip or towing. I pressed and reseated mine 3-4 times. Seems better. Figured I'd share my experience as we have the same truck.
02-13-2017, 01:06 PM
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I had my bed off for a few months in my buddy's garage painting the truck, and he had this plastic storage tote on wheels... sat perfectly under the bed and allowed for easy maneuverability.... 
ive never knocked a bed off the tire and bumper, not going to discuss the time the idiot helping me had no sense what we were trying to do and tried to tilt it on the tailgate
ive never knocked a bed off the tire and bumper, not going to discuss the time the idiot helping me had no sense what we were trying to do and tried to tilt it on the tailgate
