Fuel Level Sensor: Service and Repair

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR

Aft-of-Axle Fuel Tank:

Midship Fuel Tank:

Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an 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 may result in serious personal injury.
- When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

All fuel tanks
1. Remove the fuel tank.
2. Place the fuel tank on a suitable work surface.

Aft-of-axle tank
3. Remove the fuel level sensor nuts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

4. Remove the fuel level sensor and fuel level sensor seal. Discard the fuel level sensor seal.

Midship fuel tank
5. Remove the fuel level sensor bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

6. Remove the fuel level sensor and fuel level sensor seal. Discard the fuel level sensor seal.

All fuel tanks
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new fuel level sensor seal.