Secondary Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Removal/Installation

Secondary Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

- Fuel Sender Wrench 07AAA-S0XA100

Removal

1. Relieve the fuel pressure Service and Repair.

2. Remove the fuel fill cap.

3. Fold the rear seat down, then remove the right rear door sill trim Service and Repair.

4. Pull back the carpet to expose the access panel Service and Repair.

5. Remove the access panel (A) from the right side of the floor.





6. Disconnect the secondary fuel gauge sending unit 4P connector (B).

7. Using the special tool, loosen the locknut (A).






8. Remove the locknut (A), and lift up the secondary fuel gauge sending unit (B) from the fuel tank. Then disconnect the transfer tube (C).






Installation

1. Temporarily attach a new base gasket (A) to the secondary fuel gauge sending unit (B), position the mark on the transfer tube (C) up, the transfer tube (D), then insert the secondary fuel gauge sending unit partially into the fuel tank.

NOTE:

- Be careful not to damage the new base gasket.
- Be careful not to bend the secondary fuel gauge sending unit.
- Do not coat the base gasket with oil.





2. Transfer the base gasket (A) from the secondary fuel gauge sending unit to the fuel tank.






3. Align the marks (B) on the fuel tank and the secondary fuel gauge sending unit, then insert the secondary fuel gauge sending unit and straight into the fuel tank. Make sure it evenly contacts the base gasket.

NOTE: To avoid a fuel leak, check the base gasket, visually or by hand, to make sure it is not pinched.

4. Using the tool, tighten a new locknut (A) with the new locknut plate (B) to the specified torque.

NOTE:

- After tightening, make sure the marks are still aligned.
- After installation, check the base gasket visually or by hand to be sure it is not pinched.





5. Connect the secondary fuel gauge sending unit 4P connector.

6. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery, and turn the ignition switch to ON (II) (but do not operate the starter motor). The fuel pump will run for about 2 seconds, and fuel pressure will rise. Repeat two or three times, and check that there is no leakage in the fuel supply system.

7. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.