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For 1990-2009 cars only

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.


    Object Number: 74271  Size: SH
  1. Relieve the fuel system fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  2. Remove the modular fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
  3. Note the position of the fuel sender strainer for the installation.
  4. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the fuel sender strainer with the other hand.
  5. Remove the fuel sender strainer (1).
  6. Inspect the fuel sender strainer. If the fuel sender strainer is contaminated, the fuel tank should be cleaned.
  7. Discard the fuel sender strainer after inspection.

  8. Object Number: 74272  Size: SH
  9. Remove the electrical connector from the sensor assembly of the fuel pump and the cover assembly.
  10. Remove the fuel level sensor assembly (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 74272  Size: SH
  1. Install the fuel level sensor assembly (1).
  2. Install the electrical connectors to the fuel pump and the cover assembly.

  3. Object Number: 74271  Size: SH
  4. Install the fuel sender strainer (1).
  5. Position the new fuel sender strainer on the modular fuel sender strainer and push on the outer edge of the fuel sender strainer until the fuel sender strainer is fully seated.
  6. Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
  7. Add fuel and install the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
  8. Install the negative battery cable.
  9. Inspect for leaks.
  10. 8.1. Inspect turn the ignition switch to the ON position for two seconds.
    8.2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for ten seconds.
    8.3. Turn the ignition switch back to the ON position.
    8.4. Check for fuel leaks.