Fuel Gauge Sender: Service and Repair

Modular Fuel Sender To Tank:

Modular Fuel Sender Assembly:

NOTE: Always replace fuel sender assembly O-ring when reinstalling fuel sender assembly.

Remove or Disconnect:

1. Negative battery cable.

2. Relieve system fuel pressure.

3. Drain fuel tank. Refer to "DRAINING FUEL TANK."

4. Fuel tank, Refer to "FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT."

5. While holding, the modular fuel sender assembly down, remove the snap ring from designated slots located on the retainer.

IMPORTANT:

^ The modular fuel sender assembly may spring up from its position.

^ When removing the modular fuel sender assembly from the fuel tank, be aware that that the reservoir bucket is full of fuel. It must be tipped slightly during removal to avoid damage to the float. Discard fuel sender O-ring and replace with a new one.

^ Carefully discard the reservoir fuel into an approved container.

INSTALL OR CONNECT:

1. New O-ring on modular fuel sender to tank.

2. Align tab on front of sender with slot on front of retainer snap ring.

3. Slowly apply pressure to top of spring loaded sender until sender aligns flush with retainer on tank.

4. Insert snap ring into designated slots.

IMPORTANT:

^ Be sure that the snap ring is fully seated within the tab slots.

5. Fuel tank. Refer to "FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT"

6. Lower vehicle.

7. Refill tank.

INSPECT:

^ Turn ignition to "ON" position for two seconds, then to "OFF" for ten seconds. Again turn to "ON" position, and check for fuel leak's.