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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 05:52 PM
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Can the main pump be accessed thru the wheel well or do you have to drop the tank?
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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 06:04 PM
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Can the main pump be accessed thru the wheel well or do you have to drop the tank?
thanks for any help
Yes, Driver side.
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......easy job....just make sure you are low on fuel to minimize mess.....also make sure the gasket you get with the new pump is correct
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Can the main pump be accessed thru the wheel well or do you have to drop the tank?
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Thanks for the info. No problem right now, just trying to learn as much as I can about C5 maintenance.
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