fuel tank removal

**04silverprix** · 02-11-2013

I have a 2004 Grand Prix with a erratic fuel gauge. I understand the sending unit for the gauge can be repaired upon the removal of the fuel pump.

I know the 2003 and older models have a fuel pump access panel in the truck, so I missed out on convenience by one year.

So what kind of hoops does one have to jump through to remove the fuel tank from a 2004-2008 Grand Prix?

**dsmuts** · 02-11-2013

I thought the 04's and some 05's still had that.

**Lishap** · 02-11-2013

might wanna double check if you have the access panel in the trunk bc i have a 2004 and it has the access panel.

**REDCRAPGP** · 02-11-2013

Originally Posted by dsmuts

I thought the 04's and some 05's still had that.

Correct. Check your trunk bro you have the access panel in your 04.

**04silverprix** · 02-12-2013

That would be great if that were the case. I'll have to look in the trunk for the panel.

Has anybody repaired the gauge sender? I see there's a repair kit on Rock Auto for around $20.

**dsmuts** · 02-12-2013

Lots of people have. I personally haven't but the wife's bonneville needs it done whenever I get around to it.

**GrandPrixGt2001** · 02-20-2013

I have a 2001 Pontiac grand Prix gt with the same erratic fuel gauge although neither my husband or i can seem to find the access panel in the trunk.. does anyone have am idea or a photo as to where this is??

**dsmuts** · 02-20-2013

Look under the carpet it's a piece of metal with like 8 nuts holding it down. It's at the front of the trunk in front of the spare tire. You can't really miss it.

**chewii89** · 03-23-2013

my 07 does not have this panel would this mean id have to drop my whole tank?

**dsmuts** · 03-23-2013

Yep

**Fivefingerdeathpunch** · 03-23-2013

Or if you want to get all crafty, cut a hole where the pump is and get it out like the older cars.

Just make a new cover the hole and paint so it can't rust. It would be way quicker and less of a pain to do it this way.

**mrlogic1234** · 03-24-2013

Originally Posted by Fivefingerdeathpunch

Or if you want to get all crafty, cut a hole where the pump is and get it out like the older cars.

Just make a new cover the hole and paint so it can't rust. It would be way quicker and less of a pain to do it this way.

I'd be afraid to cut that close to the tank. Back it up on some ramps and get it done...

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