Whacky fuel guage

[zoemayne]

i tried pressing the bottom and pulling. i tried squezing the circular rim with my hand and pulling, i tried squezing the circular rim with pliers and pulling, i tried pulling if i keep pulling harder either the cable or the fuel pump will break. i'll try agin in the morning.

[Gems]

What I am suggesting is to first PUSH in towards the center of the pod and give it a twist and then pull it off... Maybe there are tabs and notches that have to be aligned to allow them to separate...

[zoemayne]

i'll try that. thx

[zoemayne]

thx to all

[zoemayne]

i got it out by breaking it. i was just pulling and squezing it and it just popped. the tip of the pump snapped off. the tip was still in the quick connect and i saw that it was being held by 2 tabs which were in the 12 and 6 oclock position. i was squeezing those positions but it wouldnt go. so after i broke it i tried to squeeze and get the tip out. it still wouldnt come out so i had to bend the plastic ring around the quick release and pull the tip out with plyers. i think i did the right thing. i dont think it would of ever come out since even after breaking it it wouldnt come out the correct manner. maybe its cause my impala is old 2000 there is some rust in that area.....

[zoemayne]

i posted pics illustrating this on
http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailsh...27/t_=84985327

click on play slideshow for the most hq pics

[zoemayne]

now there no going back. from what i see i have to puch downwards and twist clockwise and it will pop out. the ring is kind of rusted........

[zoemayne]

can i use wd40 or vaseline to get the ring looseo]hf

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by zoemayne

can i use wd40 or vaseline to get the ring looseo]hf

Use the WD40 if you have that much rust. Also, vacuum that area before pulling the fuel pump assembly so nothing drops into the gas tank. To remove the ring all you need is a flatblade screw driver and pry inwards towards the connectors.

The fuel pump pod is spring loaded so it will pop up a few inches or so. Underneath is a big o-ring seal so make sure it is good and can be re-used. Coat with Vaseline. The tank seal is very important. When re-installing the pod make sure it is perfectly centered in the gas tank hole/opening or it will be difficult installing the retaining clip. Good luck!

[Gems]

Originally Posted by zoemayne

i got it out by breaking it. i was just pulling and squezing it and it just popped. the tip of the pump snapped off. the tip was still in the quick connect and i saw that it was being held by 2 tabs which were in the 12 and 6 oclock position. i was squeezing those positions but it wouldnt go. so after i broke it i tried to squeeze and get the tip out. it still wouldnt come out so i had to bend the plastic ring around the quick release and pull the tip out with plyers. i think i did the right thing. i dont think it would of ever come out since even after breaking it it wouldnt come out the correct manner. maybe its cause my impala is old 2000 there is some rust in that area.....

It sounds like a PUSH, 90 degree TWIST, and a good hard PULL, was the way to get that evap. fitting released properly??

[zoemayne]

i got it out with a flathead no wd40 was need thanks bnaylor. so all i have to do now is coat the plastic ring with vaseline and re-installing everything should be 10 mins. i have 2 questions though. my fuel pump was not spring loaded it didn't pop out....what do you think about that..and on the new pump i have the fuel tank meter/floater is positioned differently do you think this will be a prob in fitment. the pics are at http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailsh...27/t_=84985327

thanks alot im almost done

[zoemayne]

Gems
there are two tabs at the 12 and 6 oclock position. you have to squeeze 12 and 6 position or 3 and 9 oclock position if you have the cable at a different angle and pull it out. no twisting needed. if you look at the pic i posted you'll see the 2 tabs that were holding the pump http://www1.snapfish.com/slideshow/A...27/t_=84985327

[Gems]

Interesting... So those tabs just snap over the raised ring on the fitting?

[zoemayne]

yeah...there is something wrong with my tabs the only way i could remove the pump was to break it off. i had no choice but to break it off.

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by Gems

Interesting... So those tabs just snap over the raised ring on the fitting?

Hey Bob, Happy New Year. If I didn't know any better I'd say it sounds like you are getting geared up or OJTing to replace a fuel pump. Is it still acting up?