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How do you remove a fuel pump from 1995 Plymouth Voyager?

Tools and Materials:

- Flat-head screwdriver

- Phillips-head screwdriver

- 5/16-inch socket wrench

- 3/8-inch socket wrench

- Fuel line wrench

- Safety glasses

- Gloves

- Rags

- Gasoline-resistant container

- New fuel pump and filter (if applicable)

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the vehicle

- Open the hood of your Plymouth Voyager and locate the fuel pump assembly. It is usually located under a black plastic cover on the passenger side of the engine compartment.

- Relieve the fuel system pressure.

- Disconnect the battery. This will prevent any sparks from igniting the fuel vapors.

Step 2: Remove the Fuel Pump Assembly

- Remove the black plastic cover from the fuel pump assembly.

- Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel pump.

- Use a 5/16-inch socket wrench to remove the two bolts that hold the fuel pump in place.

- Remove the fuel pump assembly from the vehicle.

Step 3: Remove the Fuel Pump from the Assembly

- Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry open the fuel pump assembly.

- Remove the fuel pump from the assembly.

- Check the fuel filter. If it is clogged, replace it.

Step 4: Reassemble the Fuel Pump Assembly

- Insert the new fuel pump into the assembly.

- Replace the fuel filter (if applicable).

- Snap the fuel pump assembly back together.

Step 5: Reinstall the Fuel Pump Assembly

- Place the fuel pump assembly back into the vehicle.

- Secure the fuel pump with the two bolts that you removed earlier.

- Reconnect the electrical connector.

Step 6: Test the Fuel Pump

- Turn on the ignition.

- If the fuel pump is working properly, you will hear the fuel pump run for a few seconds.

Step 7: Replace the Fuel Pump Cover

- Replace the black plastic cover over the fuel pump.

- Reconnect the battery.