Everything I've read so far says that to remove the in-tank pump assembly (from a sedan) you wiggle and angle it out of the tank hole. I spent awhile trying this and counldn't find a way without dropping the float in the tank - does anyone have any special tricks/tips?

Thanks!

If I remember correctly, I had to rotate the assembly a bit, even at that I think I had to let the Float Rod 'Spring' a little as it exited the tank.
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When it does suddeny come, and you will hit on the trick eventually, remember the position for when you come to put it back in. All I can remember is that it is counter-intuitive, and seems even more impossible than getting it out.

There's no doubt, you have to "abuse" the unit for removal and installation. You can apply gentle pressure to the rod/float to squeeze them through the opening. There's a baffle that sits in the tank bottom that surrounds the area of the float-so it only works one way. If I remeber correctly you have to turn the works about 90 degrees from it's normal position--and as you withdraw it it tilts to the rear. Use a tool or your fingers to guide the filter out, lest it fall off-it's only a slip fit on the pump. Have fun.