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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 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. Raise the vehicle. Go to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in general information.
  3. Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
  4. Note strainer (3) position for future reference.

    5. Object Number: 54511 Size: SH
  5. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the strainer with the other hand.
  6. Use a screwdriver to pry the strainer ferrule off the reservoir.
  7. 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. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  6. Inspect for fuel leaks:
    7. 6.1. Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds.
    6.2. Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds.
    6.3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    6.4. Check for fuel leaks.
  7. Reinstall the fuel injection sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in engine mechanical.