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What does a 96 silverado fuel pump look like?

A 1996 Silverado fuel pump itself isn't something you'd easily see without removing the fuel tank. It's housed inside the tank. However, you can describe what you *would* see if you removed the pump assembly from the tank:

* The main body: It will be a cylindrical unit, likely metallic (possibly steel or aluminum) with various electrical connectors and fuel lines attached.

* Electrical connector: This will be a multi-pin connector, usually plastic, supplying power and potentially signals to the pump.

* Fuel lines: These are rubber or reinforced hoses, one for fuel intake from the tank and one for fuel output to the engine. They'll connect to the pump body.

* Strainers: These are fine mesh filters, often integrated into the pump assembly itself, to prevent debris from clogging the pump. They are usually visible.

* Pump module: The actual pump is usually an electric motor with an impeller, which is not easily visible without disassembling the pump module itself.

To get a better visual: Searching on Google Images or YouTube for "1996 Chevrolet Silverado fuel pump replacement" will show you videos and pictures of the entire assembly being removed from the tank, and sometimes disassembled to show the individual components. This is much more helpful than a textual description.