Add Protective Coating to Fuel Sending Unit

Add Protective Coating To Fuel Sending Unit





1. Install the Sealing Adapter (blue color adapter) onto the Fuel Sending Unit Connectors until it clicks (locks) in place. See Figure 33.

CAUTION:
When performing the following steps:

^ Use suitable protective gloves, safety glasses, or face shield.

^ Use suitable covers to protect carpet, upholstery, etc.

2. Shake the Protective Coating can #KY140-9Z400 to thoroughly mix the contents.





3. Spray the Protective Coating #KY140-9Z400 through each Adapter Tube for about two seconds (see Figure 34).

^ You will need to attach the Adapter Tube onto the Protective Coating spray can nozzle.

^ You do not have to wait for the Protective Coating to dry. Proceed to the next step.

4. Apply Tectyl 517 Wax Sealer to the Fuel Sending Unit Mounting Flange area. Make sure the area is clean and dry before applying the Tectyl 517.

5. Remove/discard the Sealing Adapter.

NOTE:
^ When you remove the Sealing Adapter, one or both of the connector inserts may come out of the Adapter.

^ Make sure you remove the insert(s) from the Fuel Sending Unit connector(s).

6. Re-connect the Fuel Sending Unit Harness Connectors, making sure they are securely locked into position.

7. re-assemble all previously removed components in the reverse order you removed them.

^ Tighten the Fuel Sending Unit Inspection Cover Bolts snug, being careful not to strip out the plastic inserts.

^ Tighten the Body Cover Plate Bolts to 3.7 - 5.0 N-m (0.38 - 0.51 kg-m, 33.0 - 44.3 in-lb).

8. Start the vehicle and confirm proper engine running and fuel gauge operation.