Fuel Gauge Sender: Service and Repair
WARNING! Fire hazard. DO NOT smoke or work near heaters or have anything in the area that can ignite fuel!NOTE: The fuel tank should not be more than 2/3 full. Empty fuel tank, if necessary, using an approved fuel cart.
REMOVAL:
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Remove cover for fuel pump module (under luggage compartment floor).
- Disconnect harness connector for fuel level sensor and fuel pump.
- Loosen fuel supply line -A-, fuel return line -B-, and breather line -C-, then carefully disconnect lines.
- Note installation position of fuel level sensor (angle).
Fuel Level Sensor Lock Ring Wrench #3087:
- Loosen and remove lock ring with wrench 3087, and remove fuel level sensor from fuel tank.
NOTE: While removing and installing the fuel level sensor, use care to ensure that the wiring harness is not damaged.
- Remove fuel supply and return lines from inside of sensor housing.
- Disconnect fuel pump electrical connection.
INSTALLATION:
- Re-install all components in reverse order of removal.
- Install fuel level sensor in original position.