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Fuel Level Sensor: Service and Repair




Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement

Special Tools

EN-49090 - Remover/Installer - Fuel Pump Lock Ring

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fuel Pressure Caution (Fuel Pressure Caution).

1. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Service and Repair.
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).

2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement (Hatchback) ().
4. Remove the fuel pump access cover (1).




5. Disconnect the electrical connectors (2) at the fuel pump assembly.
6. Disconnect the fuel lines (1).




7. Remove the fuel pump lock ring by using EN-49090 - ring.
8. Remove the fuel pump.
9. Disconnect the insulator.




10. Remove the fuel sender assembly (1).

Installation Procedure





Note: Be careful to install the fuel sender to fuel pump housing exactly. If not installed exactly, fuel indicating may be incorrect.

1. Install the fuel sender assembly. Align marks (1).
2. Connect the fuel sender insulator.




3. Install the fuel pump to fuel tank.
4. Install the fuel pump lock ring by using EN-49090 - ring.




5. Connect the electrical connectors (2) at the fuel pump assembly.
6. Connect the fuel lines (1).




7. Install the fuel pump access cover (1).
8. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
9. Perform an operational check of the fuel pump.
10. Install the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement (Hatchback) ().