What kind of fuel pump does a Pontiac Bonneville have?

What kind of fuel pump does a Pontiac Bonneville have?

Your 1999 Pontiac Bonneville comes equipped with an in-tank electric fuel pump that provides between 48 and 55 psi (333 to 376 kPa) of pressure to handle the needs of its fast 3.0L engine. But low pressure, poor fuel flow, noises and even leaks may assault the pump after years of service.

How do you remove fuel injector shield on Bonneville?

Loosen the fuel-tank filler cap and open the hood. Remove the fuel-injector shield, if your Bonneville model is equipped with it, using a ratchet and socket. Disconnect the ground (black) battery cable using a wrench. Wrap a shop towel around the fuel pressure connection fitting.

How do you replace a bad fuel pump?

To replace the bad pump, you will need to lower the fuel tank. But before you begin, make sure you have all the necessary tools for the job. Loosen the fuel-tank filler cap and open the hood.

Your 1999 Pontiac Bonneville comes equipped with an in-tank electric fuel pump that provides between 48 and 55 psi (333 to 376 kPa) of pressure to handle the needs of its fast 3.0L engine. But low pressure, poor fuel flow, noises and even leaks may assault the pump after years of service.

Loosen the fuel-tank filler cap and open the hood. Remove the fuel-injector shield, if your Bonneville model is equipped with it, using a ratchet and socket. Disconnect the ground (black) battery cable using a wrench. Wrap a shop towel around the fuel pressure connection fitting.

Where is the fuel pump on an EFI engine?

Your picture shows the fuel pump on the external side of the engine. Where is the fuel pump on an Efi engine? A 5.7 V-8, 2004, 320 hp. It is mounted on the forward starboard side of my 98 VLX. Fuel delivery goes from tank to first inline filter to pump to secondary filter to fuel rails etc. (eventually to atmosphere).

To replace the bad pump, you will need to lower the fuel tank. But before you begin, make sure you have all the necessary tools for the job. Loosen the fuel-tank filler cap and open the hood.

How do you get fuel out of a Bonneville?

Depress the valve with a screwdriver as you catch the squirt of fuel coming out of the valve with the shop towel. This will release the pressure in the fuel system. Raise the rear of your Bonneville using a floor jack and place it on jack stands.

Where is the fuel pump on a Pontiac Grand Am?

Check in the engine compartment fuse box, it should be near the battery under the hood. The cover should be pretty easy to remove. The fuel pump should be connected through a fuse in slot 48. If that fuse looks good, then you may want to check the fuel pump relay (also inside the engine compartment fuse box).

Where is the fuse box on a Pontiac Bonneville?

It is located under the left rear seat (remove the seat and open the fuse box cover). How to check the fuses? How to replace a blown fuse?

Depress the valve with a screwdriver as you catch the squirt of fuel coming out of the valve with the shop towel. This will release the pressure in the fuel system. Raise the rear of your Bonneville using a floor jack and place it on jack stands.

When did the Pontiac Bonneville 10th generation come out?

In this article, we consider the tenth-generation Pontiac Bonneville, produced from 2000 to 2005. In this article, you will find fuse box diagrams of Pontiac Bonneville 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay.

How do you release the fuel pressure in a car?

Wrap a shop towel around the fuel pressure connection fitting. This is a small valve on the fuel rail, where the fuel injectors attach, that resembles the air valve on your car tires. Depress the valve with a screwdriver as you catch the squirt of fuel coming out of the valve with the shop towel. This will release the pressure in the fuel system.

Wrap a shop towel around the fuel pressure connection fitting. This is a small valve on the fuel rail, where the fuel injectors attach, that resembles the air valve on your car tires. Depress the valve with a screwdriver as you catch the squirt of fuel coming out of the valve with the shop towel. This will release the pressure in the fuel system.

How do you install a new fuel pump?

Disconnect the holding clamps, hoses and electrical connectors attached to the fuel pump and remove the pump from the assembly. Place the new pump on the assembly and connect the hoses. Install the gauge sender and pump assembly in the tank along with a new O-ring seal.

How do you remove fuel pump from tank?

Pull the gauge sender and pump assembly out of the tank and discard the O-ring seal on the assembly. Disconnect the holding clamps, hoses and electrical connectors attached to the fuel pump and remove the pump from the assembly. Place the new pump on the assembly and connect the hoses.

What do you use to lower fuel tank?

Use a screwdriver and a pair of needle-nose pliers. Unfasten the two bolts from the straps holding the fuel tank in place. Use a ratchet, ratchet extension and socket. Lower the fuel tank just enough to gain access to the hose connectors on the fuel-tank gauge sender and pump assembly.

Pull the gauge sender and pump assembly out of the tank and discard the O-ring seal on the assembly. Disconnect the holding clamps, hoses and electrical connectors attached to the fuel pump and remove the pump from the assembly. Place the new pump on the assembly and connect the hoses.

What can I do to prevent damage to the fuel tank?

Place a small wood block between the jack’s saddle and the fuel tank to prevent damage to the tank. Disconnect the rubber hangers holding the exhaust system in place on the rear of the vehicle to gain better access to the fuel tank. Use a screwdriver and a pair of needle-nose pliers.