How To Replace the Fuel Pump in a 2003 Suburban 1500

Step by step instructions on how to replace the electric fuel pump, located inside the fuel tank, on a 2003 Suburban (model years 2000 - 2006). Please check out my new website...http://richwahne.com/, not just car fixin' stuff.

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• 2003 Chevy Suburban Fuel Pump
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• Chevrolet
• How-to replace a fuel pump
• Chevrolet Suburban

[m0thertruckah1]

rich nice vid! would you know if this will the same on the 03avalanche?

[richwahne]

@m0thertruckah1 Thanks for the kind words. If I were a betting man, I would say that the fuel system of the Suburban and that of the Avalanche would be extremely similar if not exactly the same. I wish I could say for sure. If it is, you should have a couple good tips to save you a bunch of time. Be safe!

[kirktowns]

How do you remove the filler hose from the tank to the chassis/body?

[richwahne]

@kirktowns The filler hose was a bit tricky, but don't let it get the best of you. After you remove the hose clamps from either end of the filler hose, grab hold of it and turn it to break it loose from the tank and the tube coming down from the filler. Once it turns freely, twist and pull (and it might be tough) on the end going into the tank and it will come off. Once you get that end off you are home free. Just pull hard and you will win. Best of luck. Thanks!

[jfenlon001]

Thanks for the video Rich. Would the removal steps be the same on the flex-fuel version?

[richwahne]

@jfenlon001 I wish I could say for sure one way or the other, but I really don't know about the Flex Fuel version. If I were a gambling man I would say it would be very similar to remove and install (R&I) the tank in that version. Best of luck!

[pichongarcia1]

Thanks alot very helpful

[mbickerdike17]

Good video, good to know what I was getting into. This should be very easy for me.

[geoDgr8]

Great video; a real time saver. Viewed it before I worked on my '02 Flex and other than minor differences (EVAP canister and no real slack in the wiring on mine), it was a really smooth job.

Thanks for the video.

[richwahne]

Hi Brian,

Yes this was a 2WD. My research shows the tank comes out the same in either the 2 or 4WD models. If you have the back of the tank down on the ground, you should be able to reach up over the top of the tank, on the driver's side, near the front of the tank and get to the fuel line connections. I know exactly what you mean that they are "basically inaccessible" as I thought the EXACT same thing when I got the tank down. Maybe my arms are longer than yours (LOL...)?

My best to you!