Fuel Level Sensor: Service and Repair

TOOLS REQUIRED
^ J 34730-1A Fuel Pressure Gauge
^ J 39765 Fuel Sender Lock Nut Wrench

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
^ Provide proper ventilation when working with fuel in enclosed areas where fuel vapors can collect. The lack of adequate ventilation may result in personal injury.
^ Always wear safety goggles when working with fuel in order to protect the eyes from fuel splash.
^ Do Not handle the fuel sender assembly by the fuel pipes. The amount of leverage generated by handling the fuel pipes could damage the joints.

1. Pwform the Fuel Pressure Release procedure.
2. Drain the fuel tank to at least 3/4 of a tank full.

Description:

IMPORTANT: The modular fuel sender support assembly will spring-up when the locking ring is moved.

3. Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement

DISASSEMBLE

1. Note the position of the fuel sender strainer for installation (4).
2. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the fuel sender strainer with the other hand.
3. Pull the fuel sender strainer off of the fuel sender assembly.
4. Inspect the fuel sender strainer. If the fuel sender strainer is contaminated, the fuel tank should be cleaned. Refer to Fuel System Cleaning.
5. Discard the fuel sender strainer after inspection.
6. Disassemble the electrical connectors from the sensor assembly of the fuel pump and the cover assembly.
7. Disassemble the fuel level sensor assembly (5).

ASSEMBLE