Flexible Fuel Sensor: Service and Repair

FUEL COMPOSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Disconnect the fuel composition sensor electrical connector.




4. Remove the fuel line retainers (1).
5. Disconnect the fuel composition sensor fuel lines.




6. Remove the fuel composition sensor bracket nuts.
7. Remove the fuel composition sensor.
8. If required, remove the fuel composition sensor bolts and remove the sensor from the bracket.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. If required, install the fuel composition sensor to the bracket and install the bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

2. Install the fuel composition sensor.
3. Install the fuel composition sensor bracket nuts.

Tighten nuts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).




4. Connect the fuel composition sensor fuel lines.
5. Install the fuel line retainers (1).




6. Connect the fuel composition sensor electrical connector.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Use the following procedure in order to inspect for leaks:
- Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF, for 2 seconds.
- Turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds.
- Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
- Inspect for fuel leaks.