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Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement



FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 45722 Fuel Sender Lock Ring Wrench

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the fuel tank.
2. Disconnect the fuel line from the sending unit.
3. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line from the sending unit.
4. Using J 45722 remove the sending unit lock ring.

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.

5. Remove the sending unit and seal. Discard the seal.
6. Clean the sending unit 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 installing the sending unit is installed in the tank. When installing the sending unit, assure that the fuel strainer does not block full travel of the float arm.




1. Install a NEW sending unit seal.
2. Install the sending unit.
3. Using J 45722 install the sending unit lock ring.
4. Connect the EVAP line to the sending unit.
5. Connect the fuel line to the sending unit.
6. Install the fuel tank.
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