How to Replace a '92 Camaro's Fuel Pump

The fuel pump in the 1992 Chevy Camaro is located inside the fuel tank. The only way to access the fuel pump is to remove the fuel tank. The pump is located just under the sending unit retaining cam located on the top of the tank. To get the retaining cam off the fuel tank, you need a specialized tool. The tool's part number is J-24187 and you can purchase it at your Chevy dealership's repair center.

Things You'll Need

  • Ramps
  • Socket set
  • Cam tool J-24187
  • Drive the rear of the Camaro onto a set of ramps and secure the parking brake. If the Camaro no longer runs due to the fuel pump, place the rear end of the vehicle onto jack stands.

  • Use a socket and ratchet to disconnect the negative battery cable from the negative battery terminal. This removes power from the electric fuel pump.

  • Place a jack under the gas tank and raise the jack so it butts up against the tank. This applies pressure to the tank and prevents it from falling while you remove the retaining bolts for the tank straps.

  • Use a socket and ratchet to remove the retaining bolt from each of the two straps located closest to the rear of the vehicle. These are the rear strap bolts. Pull the straps down.

  • Lower the jack to lower the tank from the vehicle. Because you left the front of the straps attached, the tank rests at an angle under the vehicle. This prevents the need to unhook all of the hoses connected to the tank.

  • Place the cam tool (J-24187) onto the retaining cam on the top of the tank and turn it a quarter turn counterclockwise. Take the sending unit cam off the tank.

  • Disconnect the fuel pump from the sending unit cam and plug the new pump into the sending unit.

  • Place the fuel sending unit cam onto the tank and turn it clockwise a quarter turn with the specialized tool.

  • Use the straps, bolts, socket and ratchet to jack the tank back up under the Camaro and secure it.

  • Use the socket and ratchet to reconnect the negative battery cable to the negative battery terminal.