Removal Procedure
Tools Required
• | J 35731 Fuel
Sender Spanner Wrench |
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: Replace the fuel sender O-rings when re-installing the fuel sender in
order to avoid damage to the fuel sender assembly.
- Relieve the fuel system
fuel pressure. Refer to the
Fuel Pressure Relief
.
- Drain the fuel tank (1).
Refer to
Fuel Tank Draining
.
- 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 fuel tank (2). Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.
- Remove the quick-connect fittings at the fuel sender assembly.
Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
.
Disassemble Procedure
- Remove the fuel sender assembly retaining cam, using the J 35731
Fuel Sender Spanner Wrench.
- Remove the fuel sender assembly and the O-ring from the fuel tank.
- Discard the fuel sender assembly O-ring.
- Clean the fuel sender assembly O-ring sealing surfaces.
- Inspect the fuel sender assembly O-ring sealing surfaces.
Assemble Procedure
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.
- Position the new fuel sender assembly O-ring on the fuel tank.
- Assemble the fuel sender assembly and the fuel sender assembly
retainer cam using the J 35731 Fuel Sender Spanner Wrench.
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.
- Install the fuel tank
(2). Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Add fuel to the vehicle.
- Install the fuel tank
filler pipe cap.
- Install the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Cable
.
- Inspect for leaks.
6.1. | Turn the ignition switch to the On position for 2 seconds. |
6.2. | Turn the ignition switch to the Off for 10 seconds. |
6.3. | Turn the ignition switch to the On position. |
6.4. | Check for fuel leaks. |