Flexible Fuel Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

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, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
^ THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. BEFORE REPAIRING OR DISCONNECTING ANY FUEL OF THE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL SPRAYING OF FUEL, CAUSING POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR A FIRE HAZARD.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Raise the vehicle.







4. Disconnect the flexible fuel sensor electrical connector and secondary fuel fitting retaining clips.







5. Disconnect the push-connect fittings.







6. Remove the nuts and remove the flexible fuel sensor.

INSTALLATION







1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.