Katerina Swanson
Replacing the fuel pump on a 2008 Nissan Versa requires removing the fuel tank from the car. This can be done with a car lift or jack, and may require an additional person to help lower the tank to the ground. Once the tank is accessible, the fuel lines, hoses, and wiring can be disconnected, and the pump assembly can be removed and replaced.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Location of fuel pump | Inside the fuel tank |
| Tools required | Wrenches, pliers, jack, safety stands, screwdriver, socket wrench, car lift, automatic transmission jack |
| Steps | 1. Jack up the car and support it with safety stands. 2. Clean the tank area around the fuel pump assembly of all dirt and debris. 3. Release the pump assembly retainer. 4. Remove the pump assembly from the tank. 5. Drain any liquid fuel from the assembly and place on a work bench. 6. Remove the pump from the assembly and discard or replace the entire assembly. 7. Reinstall the fuel lines, hoses and wiring. 8. Secure the tank with the gas tank straps and tighten with a socket wrench. |
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What You'll Learn
Removing the fuel pump assembly
To remove the fuel pump assembly from a 2008 Nissan Versa, first clean the tank area around the fuel pump assembly of all dirt and debris. Then, release the pump assembly retainer. This may be held to the tank with a clamp, a slip ring or screw nuts. Remove the pump assembly from the tank. Drain any liquid fuel from the assembly and place it on a workbench. Remove the pump from the assembly and discard or replace the entire assembly. Some pumps can only be replaced as a unit. If you can replace just the pump, be sure to install the new sock filter that comes with the pump.
Before you begin, you will need to jack up the car and support it with safety stands. Be sure the car is high enough to get the tank out from underneath the car. You could use a car lift instead. If you use a lift, you will need an automatic transmission jack or a second person to help you lower the tank to the ground. Unclamp and remove the filler and vent hoses from the gas tank. Most are held on with aero-type hose clamps. Unplug any wiring to the fuel pump and sensors. Using wrenches or pliers, remove the fuel lines at the pump. You might need to lower the tank one to two feet to remove the lines and wires. Support the gas tank with the jack. Use socket wrenches to unbolt the gas tank straps. Remove or reposition the straps out of the way of the tank. Lower the tank some and check to make sure all lines, hoses and wires have been removed.
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Lowering the gas tank
To lower the gas tank of a 2008 Nissan Versa, you will need to jack up the car and support it with safety stands. Ensure the car is high enough to get the tank out from underneath. You could use a car lift instead, but you will need an automatic transmission jack or a second person to help you lower the tank to the ground.
Unbolt the gas tank straps with a socket wrench and remove or reposition them out of the way of the tank. Unclamp and remove the filler and vent hoses from the gas tank. Most are held on with aero-type hose clamps.
Lower the tank one to two feet to remove the lines and wires. Check to make sure all lines, hoses and wires have been removed. Unplug any wiring to the fuel pump and sensors.
Once the tank is lowered, you can begin to remove the fuel pump assembly. Clean the tank area around the assembly of all dirt and debris. Release the pump assembly retainer. This may be held to the tank with a clamp, a slip ring or screw nuts.
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Removing the fuel lines, hoses and wiring
To remove the fuel lines, hoses and wiring from a 2008 Nissan Versa, you will need to jack up the car and support it with safety stands. Make sure the car is high enough to get the tank out from underneath.
The fuel pump is located inside the fuel tank, so the tank must be removed from the car to replace the pump. You will need to unbolt the gas tank straps with a socket wrench and remove or reposition them out of the way of the tank.
Unclamp and remove the filler and vent hoses from the gas tank. Most are held on with aero-type hose clamps. You will also need to unplug any wiring to the fuel pump and sensors.
Use wrenches or pliers to remove the fuel lines at the pump. You might need to lower the tank one to two feet to remove the lines and wires.
Once you have removed the fuel pump, be sure to clean the tank area around the fuel pump assembly of all dirt and debris.
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Cleaning the tank area
To clean the tank area of a 2008 Nissan Versa, you will need to first jack up the car and support it with safety stands. Ensure the car is high enough to get the tank out from underneath. Clean the tank area around the fuel pump assembly of all dirt and debris. Release the pump assembly retainer. This may be held to the tank with a clamp, a slip ring or screw nuts. Remove the pump assembly from the tank. Drain any liquid fuel from the assembly and place it on a workbench. Remove the pump from the assembly and discard or replace the entire assembly. Some pumps can only be replaced as a unit. If you can replace just the pump, be sure to install the new sock filter that comes with the pump. Return the repaired pump assembly to the tank.
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Reinstalling the new pump
To reinstall the new pump, you will need to secure it into the tank with the retainer. Place the gas tank back onto the jack and raise it to the car. Reinstall the fuel lines, hoses and wiring. Continue raising the tank into its cavity on the body. Secure the tank with the gas tank straps and tighten with a socket wrench.
Use new gaskets or O-rings if supplied. If you are using a car lift, you will need an automatic transmission jack or a second person to help you lower the tank to the ground.
Unclamp and remove the filler and vent hoses from the gas tank. Most are held on with aero-type hose clamps. Unplug any wiring to the fuel pump and sensors.
Using wrenches or pliers, remove the fuel lines at the pump. You might need to lower the tank one to two feet to remove the lines and wires. Support the gas tank with the jack. Use socket wrenches to unbolt the gas tank straps. Remove or reposition the straps out of the way of the tank. Lower the tank some and check to make sure all lines, hoses and wires have been removed.
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Frequently asked questions
The fuel pump is located inside the fuel tank, so you will need to remove the fuel tank from the car. You can do this by jacking up the car and supporting it with safety stands. Make sure the car is high enough to get the tank out from underneath.
You can use a car lift, but you will need an automatic transmission jack or a second person to help you lower the tank to the ground. Unclamp and remove the filler and vent hoses from the gas tank. Most are held on with aero-type hose clamps. Unplug any wiring to the fuel pump and sensors.
Using wrenches or pliers, remove the fuel lines at the pump. You might need to lower the tank one to two feet to remove the lines and wires.
Clean the tank area around the fuel pump assembly of all dirt and debris. Return the repaired pump assembly to the tank. Secure it into the tank with the retainer. Place the gas tank back onto the jack and raise it to the car. Reinstall the fuel lines, hoses and wiring. Continue raising into its cavity on the body. Secure the tank with the gas tank straps and tighten with a socket wrench.
