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Fuel Gauge Sender: Service and Repair

Fig.9 Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Location - Typical Module:




The fuel gauge sending unit (fuel level sensor) and float assembly is located on the side of fuel pump module (Fig. 9). The fuel pump module is located inside of fuel tank.

REMOVAL

1. Remove fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank-All Engines in the Removal/Installation section.
2. Remove fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump Module Removal/Installation.
3. Unplug 4-way electrical connector (Fig. 9).
4. Disconnect 2 sending unit wires at 4-way connector. The locking collar of connector must be removed before wires can be released from connector. Note location of wires within 4-way connector.

Fig.10 Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Lock Tab/Tracks:




5. The sending unit is retained to pump module with a small lock tab and notch (Fig. 10). Carefully push lock tab to the side and away from notch while sliding sending unit downward on tracks for removal. Note wire routing while removing unit from module.

INSTALLATION
1. Position sending unit into tracks. Note wire routing.
2. Push unit on tracks until lock tab snaps into notch.
3. Connect 2 sending unit wires into 4-way connector and install locking collar.
4. Connect 4-way electrical connector to module.
5. Install fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump Module Removal/Installation.
6. Install fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank-All Engines in the Removal/Installation section.