Fuel Level Sensor - Steel Fuel Tank

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR - STEEL FUEL TANK







Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
- Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard.

NOTE: This procedure is for diesel applications only.

1. NOTE: The fuel tank must be drained completely. Upon removal of the fuel level sensor, the tank must be inspected for contamination.

Remove the fuel tank.

2. Clean the area around the fuel level sensor mounting flange.
3. Remove the 6 bolts from the fuel level sensor.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

4. CAUTION: The fuel level sensor must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm.

Completely remove the fuel level sensor from the fuel tank.

5. CAUTION:
- Inspect the surfaces of the fuel level sensor flange and fuel tank gasket contact surfaces. Do no polish or adjust the gasket contact area of the fuel tank flange or the fuel tank. Install a new fuel level sensor or fuel tank if the gasket area is bet, scratched or corroded.
- Make sure to install a new fuel level sensor gasket.

Remove and discard the fuel level sensor gasket.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.