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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 08:29 AM
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Default do you need to drop the gas tank

to replace the fuel pump in a 1990 civic hatch? or is it under the seat(access that is)
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 08:31 AM
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you have to drop the tank
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 08:42 AM
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Default Re: do you need to drop the gas tank (EF_LSVtec)

unhook the lines by the drivers rear tire first.. they are under a plastic cover..

or else they will break like mine

EDIT: yeah.. drop the tank
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 08:58 AM
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Default Re: do you need to drop the gas tank (madeiniraq)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by madeiniraq &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">unhook the lines by the drivers rear tire first.. they are under a plastic cover..

or else they will break like mine

EDIT: yeah.. drop the tank</TD></TR></TABLE>

Good advice!!

Also, do this in a VERY well ventilated area. I remember being hungover and having to drop my gas tank. Not a fun day at all.
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 09:02 AM
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Default Re: do you need to drop the gas tank (keithv)

i imagine you guys are taling about the rear driverside tire.?
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 09:38 AM
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Default Re: do you need to drop the gas tank (madeiniraq)

thanks for the advice, I now have to siphon out 8 gallons of gas....BRB
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 09:43 AM
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just use the drain plug if it opens or else do it with gas in and put a jack under the tank... simple..

Tory

PS: replaced mine in a parking lot LOL
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 11:07 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 89 CRX SI &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just use the drain plug if it opens or else do it with gas in and put a jack under the tank... simple..

Tory

PS: replaced mine in a parking lot LOL</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha nice
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 11:09 AM
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Default Re: do you need to drop the gas tank (bossman032)

I hate dropping the gas tank...can never get those rubber lines off and on without some bloody knuckles!!!
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