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Old 02-03-2026, 05:26 PM
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Tips for changing fuel pump relay?

I think i would rather change my cyl head again rather than take out the whole damn glovebox frame to get to my fuel pump relay.

You guys have any tips for getting that fukker out? Previous times I have done it it was a monstrous PITA. Magnetic drivers, magnifying glass, magic tonics and elixirs?

I'm getting too old to hang upside down with my legs slung over the top of the pass seat. Should I just remove the whole seat? SO look forward to getting all those plastic bits lined back up with no rattling.

also, i think i have my original final stage resistor from 2005. should i just replace pre-emptively while in the area? 126k miles now. no issues, but that one is always extremely inconvenient when it fails and drains the battery.
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Old 02-03-2026, 05:34 PM
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I think the fuel pump relay is in the back ?? super easy
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Old 02-03-2026, 06:00 PM
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Find a video you worked too hard to remove the glovebox. The TIS shows it not very difficult.

That said, with GB out of the way you'll have a LOT more access for the hedgehog and I would trade the one in there with the replacement and keep that one as the spare.


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Old 02-03-2026, 06:08 PM
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It's behind the glove box. Unbolt the main box. Four bolts.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EnYU498s6oE
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