Fuel Tank Unit: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39765 Fuel Sender Lock Nut Wrench

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
3. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure.
4. Remove the fuel tank.

NOTE: 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.

5. Remove the fuel sender assembly retaining ring using the J 39765 fuel sender lock nut wrench.

CAUTION: Drain the fuel from the fuel sender assembly into an approved container in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury. Never store the fuel in an open container.

6. Remove the fuel sender assembly and the seal. Discard the seal.
7. Clean the fuel sender sealing surfaces.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: In order to reduce the risk Of fire and personal injury that may result from a fuel leak, always replace the fuel sender gasket when reinstalling the fuel sender assembly.

IMPORTANT: The fuel strainer must be in a horizontal position when the fuel sender is installed in the tank. When installing the fuel sender assembly, assure that the fuel strainer does not block full travel of the float arm.

1. Install the new seal on the fuel tank.
2. Install the fuel sender assembly into the fuel tank.
3. Install the fuel sender assembly retaining ring using the J 39765 fuel sender lock nut wrench.
4. Install the fuel tank.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Refill the fuel tank.
7. Tighten the fuel filler cap.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Inspect for leaks.
9.1. Turn ON the ignition for 2 seconds.
9.2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
9.3. Turn ON the ignition.
9.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.