# 2002 GMC Sierra Fuel Pump. Easiest way to change

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-sierra-fuel-pump-easiest-way-to-change/51516>\
**Category:** Power/Fuel\
**Tags:** pump, gmc, gasoline, 1500\
**Created:** [July 9, 2010, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-sierra-fuel-pump-easiest-way-to-change/51516 "2010-07-09T01:21:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![albertk77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@albertk77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/albertk77)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2010, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-sierra-fuel-pump-easiest-way-to-change/51516/1 "2010-07-09T01:21:21Z")

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What is the easiest way to change the fuel pump in a 2002 GMC Sierra (gas engine)? Pulling the bed off or dropping the gas tank?  
  
 I am helping a friend change one in the morning and am wondering if anyone has done one or knows the tricks to make the job easier and trouble free.  
  
 Thanks, Albert

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**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2010, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-sierra-fuel-pump-easiest-way-to-change/51516/2 "2010-07-09T01:34:46Z")

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If you have the proper tools…air impact wrench and compressor included, then the easiest route is to remove the truck bed. I have been using this method for about 15 years. I don’t recommend removing the bed bolts with a ratchet because it’s time consuming and labor intensive. I believe removing the bed is also a lot safer.

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**Author:** ![albertk77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@albertk77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/albertk77)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2010, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-sierra-fuel-pump-easiest-way-to-change/51516/3 "2010-07-09T02:27:18Z")

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Thanks for the info. We are going to try removing the bed to change the fuel pump. I was a little worried about undoing the tail light connectors and the filler neck hoses. Didn’t know if there was much to them or not. Just trying to prepare myself.  
Thanks, Albert