do you have to drop the fuel tank to change fuel lines?

[CagedVert]

im having a leak from one of my hoses coming from my fuel pump lid. i was looking at it and i dont really see a way to change them without dropping the tank. anyone know the easiest way to do change them? any help will be appreciated!

[biggie]

In the trunk you should have the access port to the fuel pump.

[CagedVert]

i do but im trying to change the 2 rubber lines that go to the lid of the fuel pump access lid, they seem impossible to change without dropping the tank

[biggie]

That might be true. Might be possible to just loosen the straps and slightly drop it instead of completely removing it.

[onosqv]

I've done it before, it's not impossible, just takes some patience. It's been several years, but the general steps as I remember them:

1) Put the car on jack stands
2) Remove the fuel tank/pump cover
3) Loosen the clamps & spray area liberally w/ WD-40/Liquid Wrench/similar
4) From here, a plier/clamping wrench of some sort & large needle nose pliers should help you loosen the hose - first get it to move left & right, then push it out.
5) From under the car, you can get to the other side of the rubber hose - may be easier w/ the passenger tire removed

I was able to do it w/ just that. However, if the hoses are REALLY on there, you can always cut them off w/ a razor blade since you are replacing them anyway. Of course, I'd look through from under the car to see if you can get to everything first.