Removal Procedure
Notice: Do Not handle the fuel sender assembly by the fuel pipes. The amount
of leverage generated by handling the fuel pipes could damage the joints.
Notice: Cap the fittings and plug the holes when servicing the fuel system in
order to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering the open
pipes and passages.
Important: Important always replace the fuel sender O-rings when reinstalling the
fuel sender assembly.
Important: Always maintain cleanliness when servicing fuel system components.
- Relieve the fuel system fuel pressure. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief
.
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Draining
.
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.
- Clean all of the fuel pipe connections, all of the hose connections,
and all of the areas surrounding the connections before disconnecting the
connections in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
- Remove the quick-connect fittings at the fuel sender assembly.
Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
.
- Remove the fuel sender assembly retaining snap ring, the fuel
sender assembly and the O-ring from the fuel tank.
- Discard the fuel sender assembly O-ring.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Always re-attach the fuel lines and fuel filter with all original type
fasteners and hardware.
Do not repair sections of fuel pipes.
- Clean the fuel sender
assembly O-ring sealing surfaces.
- Position the new fuel sender assembly O-ring on the fuel tank.
Important: Important care should be taken not to fold over or twist the fuel pump
strainer when installing the fuel sender assembly, as this will restrict fuel
flow. Also, assure that the fuel pump strainer does not block full travel
of float arm.
- Install the fuel sender assembly and the fuel sender assembly
retaining snap ring.
- Install the quick-connect fittings at the fuel sender assembly.
Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
.
- Install the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Add fuel and install the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
- Install the negative battery cable.
- Inspect for leaks:
9.1. | Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for 2 seconds. |
9.2. | Turn the ignition switch to the OFF for 10 seconds. |
9.3. | Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. |
9.4. | Visually inspect the fuel system for fuel leaks. |