I have a question , do I need to drop the fuel tank to change the fuel pump, it has a acess hatch at the top of the tank and i have a book that says in one part to change it there and another part that says to drop the tank but the pictures it shows does not look like what i am seeing inside my tank. any help would be appricated, thanks Dan

can anyone tell me if i need to drop the fuel tank on my 2002 nissan xterra to change the fuel pump

Pull up your seat cushion on the right side as well as the rear hatch area carpet. I haven't confirmed this (because my X is sitting at home) but there may be an access panel you can remove and not have to drop the tank.

Dropping the tank is a PITA and you have my sympathies if there's no acess panel to get at the pump.