Removal Procedure
Tools Required
• | J 39765 Fuel
Sender Lock Nut Wrench |
Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing
any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to
the vehicle or its components.
- Disconnect
the negative battery cable.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief
.
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Draining
.
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
-
Fuel Tank Replacement
- Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
.
- Note the position of the fuel strainer (2) on the fuel
sender.
- Support the fuel sender assembly with one hand and grasp the strainer
with the other hand.
- Pull the strainer off the fuel sender. Discard the strainer after
inspection.
- Inspect the strainer. Replace a contaminated strainer and clean
the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector (5).
- Remove the electrical connector retaining clip (6) from
the fuel level sensor .
- Disconnect the electrical connector (7) from the fuel level
sensor under the fuel sender cover.
- Remove the retaining clip (4) from the fuel level sensor
.
- Squeeze the locking tangs and remove the fuel level sensor (3).
- Remove the fuel pressure sensor (1).
Installation Procedure
- Install the fuel pressure
sensor (1).
- Install the fuel level sensor (3).
- Install the retaining clip (4) to the fuel level sensor
.
- Connect the electrical connector (7) to the fuel level
sensor .
- Connect the electrical connector retaining clip (6).
- Connect the fuel pump electrical connector (5).
Important: Always install a new fuel strainer when replacing the fuel tank fuel
pump module.
- Install a new fuel strainer (2) in the same position as
noted during disassembly. Push the strainer on the bottom of the fuel sender
until the strainer is fully seated.
- Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
.
- Install the fuel tank. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
-
Fuel Tank Replacement
- Refill the fuel tank.
- Tighten the fuel filler cap.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Inspect for leaks:
14.1. | Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds. |
14.2. | Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds. |
14.3. | Turn the ignition switch ON. |
14.4. | Inspect for fuel leaks. |