Fuel - Revised Sender Replacement Caution/Notices

File In Section: 6E - Engine Fuel & Emission

Bulletin No.: 71-63-04

Date: August, 1997

Subject:
Section 6C - Engine Fuel Revised Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement Caution, Notice and Important Statements

Models:
1997-98 Buick Century, Park Avenue, Regal
1995-98 Buick Riviera
1993-97 Chevrolet Geo Prizm
1995-98 Oldsmobile Aurora
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
1988-93 Pontiac LeMans
1997-98 Pontiac Grand Prix

This bulletin is being issued to revise the Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement Caution, Notice and Important Statements. Follow the statements below when servicing rear compartment (trunk) accessible fuel sender assemblies and rear passenger compartment accessible fuel sender assemblies:

Caution:
Fuel Vapors can collect while servicing fuel system parts in enclosed areas such as a trunk. To reduce the risk of fire and increased exposure to vapors:

^ Use forced air ventilation such as a fan set outside of the trunk.

^ Plug or cap any fuel system openings in order to reduce fuel vapor formation.

^ Clean up any spilled fuel immediately.

^ Avoid sparks and any source of ignition.

^ Use signs to alert others in the work area that fuel system work is in process.

Notice:
Clean all of the following areas before performing any disconnections in order to avoid possible contamination in the system:

^ The fuel pipe connections

^ The hose connections

^ The areas surrounding the connections

Important:
For rear compartment (trunk) accessible fuel sender assemblies, completely remove the rear compartment carpet before removing the fuel sender access panel. Refer to BODY REAR END.