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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.1L (LG8) 🢒 Fuel Pump Strainer Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 61935 Size: SH
  1. Relieve fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  2. Drain fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
  3. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement Removal Procedure.
  4. Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
  5. Note strainer position for future reference.
  6. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the strainer with the other hand.
  7. Using a screwdriver to pry the strainer ferrule off the reservoir.
  8. Discard the strainer.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 61935 Size: SH
  1. Install the new strainer to reservoir.
  2. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the strainer with the other hand twisting the strainer into position.
  3. Reinstall the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
  4. Reinstall the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement Removal Procedure.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Refill tank and reinstall the fuel fill cap.
  7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  8. Check for fuel leaks.
    9. 8.1. Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds.
    8.2. Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds.
    8.3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    8.4. Check for fuel leaks.