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Plastic Tank

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure. Service and Repair
2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure.
3. Remove the fuel tank.
4. Remove the fuel sender assembly.
5. Remove the fuel pump and fuel level sender electrical retaining clip at the top of the modular fuel sender assembly.
6. Disconnect the fuel pump and fuel level sender electrical connector.
7. Depress the 3 tabs (2) securing upper fuel reservoir to the lower reservoir (1).




8. Depress the tab (1) and remove the upper reservoir from the lower reservoir.




9. Depress the tab (1) on the fuel level sensor (2).




10. Push the fuel level sensor (1) up and out of the housing.
11. Remove the retaining clip from the electrical connector.
12. Remove the fuel level sender wires from the connector, taking care to note the location of the wires.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT:
^ Make sure the wires are routed under the fuel level sender.
^ Make sure the tab locks in place.




1. Install the fuel level sensor (1) by sliding it down in the housing.




2. Slide the upper reservoir into the lower reservoir (1) making sure the 3 tabs (2) lock in place.
3. Connect the 2 wires into the connector and lock it with the retaining clip.
4. Connect the fuel pump and fuel level sensor electrical connector and lock with it the retaining clip.
5. Reinstall the fuel sender assembly.
6. Reinstall the fuel tank.
7. Refill the fuel tank.
8. Reinstall the fuel fill cap.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
10. Inspect for leaks using the following procedure:
10.1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
10.2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
10.3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
10.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.