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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1997 🢒 Skylark 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 2.4L 🢒 Fuel Pump Strainer Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 12759 Size: SH
  1. Relieve fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
  3. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
  4. Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
  5. Note the strainer position for future reference.

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

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 12759 Size: SH
  1. Install the new strainer (1) to 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 toFuel Sender Assembly Replacement
  4. Install the fuel tank. Refer toFuel Tank Replacement
  5. Refill tank.
  6. Inspect for fuel leaks:
    7. 6.1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for two seconds.
    6.2. Turn the ignition switch OFF position for ten seconds.
    6.3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    6.4. Check for fuel leaks.