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Secondary Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Removal/Installation




Secondary Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

- Fuel Sender Wrench 07AAA-S0XA100

Removal (with SH-AWD)

1. Relieve the fuel pressure Service and Repair.

2. Remove the rear seat cushion Rear Seat Removal / Installation.

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





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

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






6. Remove the locknut (A), and lift up the secondary fuel gauge sending unit (B) from the fuel tank.





7. Disconnect the transfer tube (C), and remove the secondary fuel gauge sending unit.

Installation (with SH-AWD)

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, connect 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.
- Make sure the clamp (E) is positioned as shown.
- 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, 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. Tighten a new locknut (A) by hand with a new locknut plate (B).

NOTE: Before tightening, align the mark (C) on the locknut with the start of the threads (D).






5. Using the tool, tighten the locknut to the specified torque.

NOTE:

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





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

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