This is absolutely the BEST video on how to tilt a GM truck bed to replace the fuel pump! Video clarity and voice are superb!!

This video was one of the most pleasant/enjoyable/concise/friendly/considerate videos I've ever watched on KZfaq. Great job my brother.

So glad I saw this vid before trying to remove the whole darn bed. Saved me a bundle on replacing the fuel tank pressure sensor. Thanks a 3/4 ton :)

Gotta say your very good at explaining things in a way someone who doesn't know can understand and follow along easily. Good job!

GREAT VIDEO!!!! THANKS D-RAY. 18MM SOCKET TO REMOVE BOLTS. JUST IN CASE PEOPLE ARE WONDERING

What I really appreciate about this video is it’s “direct and to the point” editing. So many KZfaq vids bore me with screaming kids, personal problems and nonsensical chaff. Thank you!

Makes me want to move to Arkansas! Seriously! I’m almost ready to Retire Your awesome! Thank you Sir. Ron

Dealer quoted me $1,100 to replace my fuel pump. I Just switched out my fuel pump and can't thank you enough for the excellent video and detailed description of what to do, I didn't have it as easy as you appeared to, struggled to release the bolts they were on super tight and a pain to remove, sprayed them with PB Blaster and waited a bit. Wrestled to get the old pump out of the tank, it did not want to come out....but I wouldn't have attempted to do this without you video. New pump was $200 and about 3 hours of my time. Wear googles!!!!! And have a buddy help you if you can.

Hey, D-Ray, I watched all 3 videos and you have created an excellent road map for anyone wanting to change out a Silverado fuel pump. Of course, I remember when your fuel pump was under the hood, ran off the cam and we never put electricity in the gas tanks. You should go into the training business; I seldom see a DIY production done with such a professional flair, no wasted time and video that actually shows what your narrative covers. Good job. Really, good job.

Thanks for the great video D-Ray! With your help I replaced the fuel pump on my 2003 Silverado pickup. Tilt bed method is the way to go!

Thanks to your video I tackled a 2013 GMC 1500 short bed. Few differences. Concept is the same. Three bolts down each side and had to take the tailpipe loose from the hanger to get enough lift out of the bed. The pressurized fuel line definitely needed a special tool. That's the one on far left. Plastic tool $3 One of the best do it yourself videos on KZfaq in my opinion. Thanks again.

Thank you for this video, D-Ray. It helped me a lot. I just changed my fuel pump today. What helped me even more was to remove the rear wheel and inner fender brace which gave me lots more room to work.

I have to tackle this job on my 02 Silverado due to a bad check valve. This is the best instructional video that I could find on the internet...I appreciate ya, sir!

By far the best series on this subject. Thanks a million. About to switch out my pump.

Just changed my Flex fuel pump on my 2005 silverado 1500 LS extended cab 4x4 and I gotta tell you I got it done by myself in under 2 hours! Isaved myself $900.00 by watching your video, It was awsome,Thanks Raul from NEWYORK CITY, GO YANKEES

I just replaced the pump in my S10 D-Ray and I followed your advice. I've done this job on three other Chevys and always drop the tanks never thinking about lifting the bed but I do have to admit you have taught me something because this is a whole simpler. I will never drop another tank as long as do it like this. Thanks D-Ray this old dog learned something new.

My fuel pump just went out in my 2002 Silverado and all I saw in my head were dollar signs $$$, spilled gas, and scraped knuckles. Now that I've seen your video, I feel fairly confident in trying the replacement myself. Thanks for posting this tutorial D-Ray.....very well done.

Just wanted to drop a comment of appreciation here. This guide for installation was excellent! We save a ton of $$ doing this repair ourselves, and we couldn't have done it without this wonderful video. Thank you for taking the time to show this repair. We did it last night, took our time, and it worked beautifully! Thanks again!!

Great video; Right to the point. Only the information we need. Didn't make us wait for you to even pick up the correct tool. Great job sir.

Thank you for posting this video. This was very helpful . My friend and i Just finished my fuel pump today. The truck is a 1999 Chevy Silverado HD 6.o .Easy fix your way. Hardest part was finding the right pump. Thanks

Great job on the video. I have done it both ways now and tilting the bed is definitely easier.

Drove from Charlotte NC to myrtle beach, soon as I got here my fuel pump died in the dollar tree parking lot. I figured it would be easier to remove the bed vs dropping the tank since ima do it in the parking lot, but I never thought about just tilting the bed. U the man d-ray!!!!

Nice job of detailing everything. Clear, concise and thoroughly explained. You saved me over $500.

Thanks for putting the vid up. Did my ‘13 over the weekend. OEM part at Delco part house was 375 bucks. Did it in a few hours. Dealer wanted 1100 bucks. Thanks for posting this, helped a lot.

I like you man. You seem like a nice friendly individual that's good at explaining things.

I'm changing the brake lines on an 03 2500 HD. I was just about to drop the tank to get to the rear line until I saw this video. You're a lifesaver man!! Thanks for the tips!

2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4. D-Ray nailed it. Tilted bed method works! Great explanation - worked perfectly. Fuel pump was a little different but that was easy to replace. Thanks man!

Thanks D-Ray for your help...I was gonna just send it to the shop and spend $850. I saved 500 with your method. You da man!!

Awesome tutorial! Just changed the fuel pump on a 05 Chevy Silverado in under 2 hours. Thank you.

D-Ray you are the BOAT. The 16 inch 2x4 is the trick I was looking for , you saved the day.

I’ve done my fuel pump before dropped the tank in a Dodge Ram - never thought about this way before but this was genius - thanks!

I used this video 5 years ago and I used it again today. You're the man. 💪

Thanks D-Ray, I just want to add one thing about the diagnostics. After a no prior warning "truck won't start", my pump did exactly as it should. Turn on the key, pump comes on for a few seconds then stops as it should. 40 steady pounds of pressure, even while cranking. So I wasn't sure it was the pump. I replaced the pump, got only 50 lbs. The truck cranked right up, and has been running fine since. Most info I could find before I jumped in on the pump was not specific about the pressure. I can attest, 40lbs won't push the fuel. I could not imagine the hassle and dirt in the face method of pulling the tank. That's what the dealer told my friend they would have to do for his Chevy truck. (Not true). Again Thank you D-Ray. The world needs more just like you.

I just replaced my fuel pump the exact same way but no air tools just a breaker bar an extension some sockets a pair of pliers and a piece of 4x6 piece of wood. the pump was 135 after tax so I saved hundreds of dollars thanks to you man great video man

This was tremendously helpful I have a new body 07 and was not looking forward to dropping the drive shaft and tank. Keep up the good work

Just did my Brother’s 2012 GMC 4x4 About 2 hours and done. Saved him over $500.00 according to the quotes he got. Only difference was I had to use a swivel adapter for the back two bolts because of his trailer hitch blocking the holes. Thanks !!!

D-Ray, you just saved me a ton of work. I'll use this method to repair the corners on my cab. Awesome job, thanks.

thanks,that was really helpful video. i have gmc sierra 06 work truck and everything was the same..worst thing with all my havy equipment was not that easy to lift it up but its done,and i am glad it worked perfect

Thank you for an excellent video. It was very helpful to me in getting access to the fuel tank pressure sensor on my 2006 Silverado. You saved me a lot of grief and work. Again, THANK YOU!

I bought a 2005 Chevy Silverado 3500, extend cab with a 8’ box new. Only had 42 miles in 2005. Most of the truck was original equipment except wearable items and a few things that needed changed. Water pump, alternator, starter and battery. Every thing else was original. It had 198,892 miles when a semi hauling40,00lbs rear ended me and totaled my truck. Fuel pump still worked. Chevy. Like a rock.

thank you so much for this video! my dad and I fixed the fuel pump and filter in my truck. you saved me a lot of money.

Great video. I particularly liked how you showed the bolt locations after lifting the bed up.

Thank you sir. Ive had my truck for 19 years. Ive done the , lay on your back and drop a ton of road dirt in your eye while removing the tank method twice now. I think Ill give this way a shot this go round...... I cant bring myself to cutting a hatch in the bed of my truck no matter how lazy I feel about it. Just seems wrong to me. Take care and good luck all.

Just followed this with my 2005 2500 6.0. I live in canada, so you can imagine the state of everything. All the bed bolts came right out. Thanks for the great video.

That's real nice, I've dropped a fuel tank in the past, it's a real job... Especially getting it back in place.

I was loss on how to fix my chevy until I watch your video, its very helpful and I did it the same way as you, it was so easy , thank you for up load your video and anknowledge

Great video! Comprehensive and to the point. I wish many more how-to vids were so concise. Complete LACK of shaky camera footage and/or long winded justification to DIY are sincerely forgiven. Extra points for good sound quality and subtleness of background music. Thanks, D-Ray for setting such a great example AND for the INFO!!

Slick video, D-Ray! I'll be back... getting a deal on my favorite truck-type. OVER TWENTY YEARS OLD.♡

OMG great video, i appreciate you taking the time to explain and SHOW how to do this method.

Nice idea. I've changed the pump assembly on my 89 Chevy twice now and both times I dropped the tank. This is a much better idea, so long as there isn't a 400 lb. tool box in the bed. . . which my truck most certainly does have. Thanks for the video.

D-RAYS VIDEO SAVED MY MUCH MONEY...I LEARNED SOMETHING...THANKS BROTHER

EXCELLENT video brother! Top notch information, detail and camera work. Kudos and thanks from another old White County boy now living in Georgia. ;O)

Your technique looks like it would work well for anybody who doesn't live in a northern state where road salt is used heavily. Dropping the tank is a pain but two rusted bolts are a lot easier to deal with than eight.

One of the better videos I have watched. I had an old Datsun that had a factory hole in the bed with a cover that popped loose. I watch this figuring this will work with my Ford.

I watched all 3 videos in this set. Well done, sir.

Hopefully this works for 03 D-max rusted fuel tank line replacement! Wish every how to video was as professional and in depth as yours! Well done sir!

Excellent series! Well thought out! Thank you for putting it together!

Fantastic! I used your method and it worked GREAT! I have changed fuel pumps in pick-ups before and what a pain. Your way was a dream! Your video also works on a 2003 Chevy Extended cab 2500 Great job and THANKS!

Excellent video. I had mine done a while back. I may have taken it on with your instructions. Thanks for your time to make it entertaining.

Sir, you just showed me a good way to access and change out my tire winch assembly. No need to bust my knuckles from underneath. Thank you.......00 Dodge Dakota. God bless you.

Man that truck is CLEAN not any rust on it. I wish my 06’ was that nice.

whats up D RAY!! just wanna say THANK YOU!! for helping me out with the fuel pump on my 2001 chevy Silverado 2500hd your videos are awesome and very helpful. tilting the bed is easiest way to change the fuel pump. thank you again..

yeah, my fuel pump is shot and the detail in your video makes tilting the bed look effortless. hopefully the set up on my 03' S10 ZR2 isn't too different. but so far bolt patterns, etc look the same.. now off to Part 2 and Part 3.. thanks

I've dropped a tank before and it was a pain with all that fuel in it and getting it all balanced on a jack. Have been trying to figure out the easiest way to lift the whole bed off by myself and it was going to also be a pain. Figured I'd watch a few more videos before doing it and came across this method and just tilting the bed. Man, this looks way easier and accomplishes the goal of reaching the fuel pump. I think you're about to save me some time and headache.

soon as I burn the other 1/2 tank of fuel Ive got... I get to attempt this... HOORAY!. Thank you for the video.

Best method I've seen.. so far.. Nice video!

Good video, you made it look easy. Kudos for not having blaring music the whole time too. I replaced the fuel pump on my toyota corolla, it was in the tank but toyota built a hatch under the rear seat to access it. Although toyota quoted me $800 to replace, they said "you gotta remove the fuel tank". I did it in 1.5 hrs and $130 for the fuel pump.

D ray, thanks for your video. Im getting ready to replace my pump. This beats dropping the tank for sure

Thanks D-Ray! You are the man! I watched four other videos before I came across this. .. GENIUS! Thank you again

Thanks D-Ray. Good video and great advice. This tip worked EXCELLENT.

D-Ray!!!!!! Thanks for the video!! Gave me the confidence to do it myself!!! My truck is running now!!!!

Great videos, just watched all three parts. I'll try it tomorrow. Thanks!

Fantastic details!!! Exactly the same for my 2004 Z71. Start to finish in less than 2 hours taking my time. Make sure to clean thoroughly as was mentioned before replacing the pump. Thanks D-Ray.

Awesome video! Thanks. Even a minimally skilled mechanic like myself did this job in less than 2 hours and minimal tools. Saved myself over $600

I used to be able to do these this way in about 25-30 min. Great video for those that haven't pulled the bed, it's definitely the easiest and fastest way I've found by far. I actually prefer to do it this way, over lifting the vehicle and dropping the tank. It's twice as fast. 8 bed bolts, 1 ground, 1 filler neck, 1 harness disconnected. Easy peasy!

Perfect explanation of everything! Great information and no BS !

Cool Idea! I am going to do your "tilt the bed" method to replace the fuel pump on my Chevy Cheyenne. Thumb Up!

Can we appreciate how clean this classic is

Thanks man this video was very helpful in my journey to pulling out this damn fuel pump

"Added some extra block here..... fur safety"

So nice to see one not overtaken by rust. I had to use my oxy acetylene torch to convince the bed bolts to turn...

You Rock D-Ray!! Thanks much for your post!

I want to thank you for posting this video! I am so glad I just had a short bed (6 bolts) and the breaker bar and WD-40 was what got all 6 bolts off (it took HOURS). WD-40 also got the lock ring off. In the end, I saved $1,100 and only have a sore shoulder from lifting 300 pounds of sheet metal in the air. (lol) My 2011 Silverado LTZ runs like new and I can use remote start again! Be well!

D-Ray your how to video made my fuel pump replacement a piece of cake

Thank you very much for this video. I have a 2001 Dodge Ram. I have looked at a lot of videos, and not a single one of them suggested your tilt method! I had seen one about tilting it to the back, but not the side! The Dodge has one bolt to the front and two in the back. Otherwise basically identical! I used a 12" and a 6" extension with a Craftsman (guaranteed not to break) ratchet with an 8" box end wrench as a breaker bar. PB Blaster for about 10 minute soak. It wasn't easy, but I am 64 and I suffer from vertigo when I lay on my back, and survived one heart attack...and I got them to turn! I'm not strong but I'm cheap and persistent! I have the short bed (6 foot??) and I was able to lift the side of the bed all by myself! I was afraid it would be too heavy. I see how you are built and I figured that you could lift me with one arm! But I decided to go for it...and it's not very bad at all!

Well done. I have to do a similar fix to my Ford F-150. My "trusted" mechanic failed to do a thorough job-i now have to replace hoses on my filler assy. Thanks!

Very helpful video. My son and I did this same repair today. I took us about three hours including a parts run. So not too bad. This was on a 2002 Chevy Silverado extended cab.

I have an plastic bed cover and tool Box 🧰. You explain that very well great job 👏

Thank you D-Ray for your fine very informative video.

Brother what an awesome video Thank U very Much I have to patch a leak on my rollover valve on the fuel tank of my 2004 Chevy Colorado and U just made it that much easier..!!!

Thanks bud I got this job ahead of me and on a solo venture myself ur tips are going to save me

Thanks man . I was able to swap out a fuel tank pressure sensor with the help of this video.

Thank you for the id10t lesson. I was going to rent a cherry picker or slide my bed on my 06 ram sport. I was concerned about lining up my bolt pattern. You solved that problem.

that was actually pretty informative, thanks man!

Good repair tip If you had tried that trick in Vermont the 'saltiest state in the union' it wouldnt have been so easy. All those bolts would have either stripped or broken off and you would have been wearing most of the bottom of your truck in the form of rust. 😁 Makes you want go move south at least you could keep your car long enough to wear out the engine. Great video!!!

My old shop truck needed another fuel pump. My third in 15 years. I cut a 10"x10" panel out of truck floor and welded in a 1" lip around the hole under the cut. Then a couple stainless screws to keep it in place and put the bedliner back in. I'm thinking of doing the same thing to my newer truck as the fuel pump module is already rusted out at 6 years old. They are notorious for rusting on top where all the dirt and water collects. With a bedliner in it you'd never know it was done. But boy changing a fuel pump is a lot easier.

Dude! This is a fantastic video! On to part two, Thanks!

Like a farmer working by yourself. Thumbs up.

Thank you D-Ray, I wish it was as easy as your replacement job. 1. I live in the rusty Michigan, 2.had to cut 2 bolt heads off with the dremel to lift the bed, 3.have to tac weld the nut to remove the rest of the bolt, 4.when the bed was finally tilted the fuel pump was corroded on top had to replace the hoses too because they did not come off that easy from all the corrosion. Other than that it went just the way you show in the vid, again thanks my 2008 Silverado leaves no more gas puddles.

Thank you D-Ray