fuel pump

[clifffy]

looks like I may need to replace my fuel pump on a 1996 saab 900se anyone ever change one tricks of the traded expected roadblocks etc. Do I need to change the whole module or can I just replace the pump??

[boostpowered]

the pump alone will be about 115.00-130.00 the whole ***embly is anywhere from 310.00-507.00 be prepared for bloody knuckles


FUEL PUMP REMOVAL


[93 98-03, 900 94-98]
Removal Instructions:



STEP1
Work in a well ventilated order due to fuel fumes & wear gloves due to fuel chemicals



STEP2
Saab recommends having a fire extinguisher handy as well.



STEP3
Remove the Fuel Tank and remove the screw top that holds the fuel pump in. There is a special tool from Saab (8394462). Many will use two screwdrivers to unscrew the top counterclockwise.



STEP4
Once the fuel pump top is removed lift up the pump about 2 inches and then turn the pump about 90 degrees clockwise and pull it the rest of the way out.



STEP5
Fit a new Oaring and realign the pump with the alignment mark on the pump and the tank. Reinstall Top and torque to app. 55 ft-lb.



STEP6
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[Roto]

There's also a way to do it without dropping the tank, but I'm hesitant to suggest it.

[boostpowered]

do the 900 have the little door behind the rear seat under the trunk floor?is that the other method

[Roto]

The other method is making that little door under the rear seat. I believe nbsman just did it a week ago and it seemed to have worked well.

[boostpowered]

so you would have to cut it out on the 900 ha 9000 comes with that door

[Roto]

Well technically there is a door on some of them, BUT it's in the completely wrong place.

[boostpowered]

weird

[clifffy]

Thanks Guys I looked for the access hole only to find it only gives access to the electrical connections. I put a meter on teh power to the pump and found no power when teh key is in the run position the fuse is good. Does this car have a pressure switch that could be affecting teh pump.

I will be making a hole to get to the pump without dropping the tank. I'll let you know how it goes.

[Roto]

if you have no power to the pump I would investigate that first. Reset the ecu by disconnecting the battery and try to measure again.