I have a '01 s type v6 with AT. Because of starting problem, it's been sitting a while, I found the fuel problem -no gas in cylinder head, fully charged battery, no burnt fuses, inertia valve is depressed, starts with starting fluid...etc. and decided to replace fuel pump.
Finally I got a new pump, removed fuel line, electric connector and plastic cap but the fuel pump bucket won't come out. It almost feels like got stuck at the bottom of tank......Is there any trick to remove the pump out of tank? Thank you.

 

Hmmm, may need to twist (rotate) it. Make sure not to damage the level sender.

 

Thanks for the reply. Let me try it and I will let you know.

 

I tried but it didn't work.
I've seen someone complaining same problem on youtube reply but there was no answer

 

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Thank you sooo much. I've been very busy for my personal business and finally today I made a chance to do it. I also want to thank all who put all those useful info.