Fuel Gauge Sender: Service and Repair

Fig.1 Fuel Gauge Tank Unit Replacement Tool:

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Empty fuel tank into explosion proof container using suitable fireproof equipment.
3. Remove luggage compartment floor carpet.
4. Remove luggage compartment floor liner.
5. Disconnect fuel tank electrical connectors.
6. Using ring remover tool No. 18G-0.001, or equivalent, remove fuel gauge tank unit securing ring, Fig. 2 .
7. Turn fuel gauge tank unit clockwise approximately 0.0 °.
8. Partially raise fuel gauge tank unit up and withdraw float arm from tank aperture, noting orientation for installation.
9. Remove fuel gauge from tank.
10. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
a. Ensure new sealing gasket and locking ring is installed whenever a replacement fuel gauge tank unit is installed.
b. When connecting fuel gauge electrical connector, top terminal is positive voltage, center terminal is ground, and bottom terminal is the warning lamp and should be blanked off with an insulation cover to prevent incorrect connection, Fig. 2.