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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Lumina 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.8L 🢒 Fuel Pump Strainer Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 50611 Size: SH
  1. Relieve fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  2. Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
  3. Note strainer (3) position for future reference.

    4. Object Number: 54511 Size: SH
  4. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the strainer with the other hand.
  5. Use a screwdriver to pry the strainer ferrule off the reservoir.
  6. Discard the strainer.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 50636 Size: SH
  1. Install the new strainer (4) to the reservoir.
  2. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the strainer with the other hand twisting the strainer into position.
  3. Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
  4. Inspect for fuel leaks:
    5. 4.1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for two seconds.
    4.2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for ten seconds.
    4.3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    4.4. Visually inspect the fuel system for fuel leaks.