Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement Rear Mounted - 15 Gal
Tools Required
J39765-A
Fuel Sender Lock Ring Tool
Removal Procedure
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.
- Install the
J39765-A
(1), to the fuel sending unit lock ring.
- Using the
J39765-A
and a breaker bar, rotate the
J39765-A
counterclockwise disengaging the lock ring.
- Remove the
J39765-A
, and breaker bar.
- Remove the sending unit lock ring.
- Remove and discard the fuel sending unit O-ring seal.
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.
- Slowly raise the sending unit until the fuel level sensor float arm is just visible.
- Tilt the module toward the fill tube on the fuel tank to allow the level sensor float arm to clear the tank opening. Remove the sending unit from the tank.
Installation Procedure
- Tilt the module toward the fill tube on the fuel tank to allow the level sensor float arm to clear the tank
opening. Install the sending unit into the tank.
- Lower sending unit assembly into the tank.
- Position a NEW fuel sending unit O-ring seal onto the sending unit.
- Position the sending unit lock ring onto the sending unit
- Install the
J39765-A
(1), to the fuel sending unit lock ring.
- Using the
J39765-A
and a breaker bar, rotate the
J39765-A
clockwise engaging the lock ring.
- Remove the
J39765-A
, and breaker bar.
- Install the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement Mid Mounted
Tools Required
J 44402
Fuel Tank Sending Unit Wrench
Removal Procedure
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.
- Disengage the fuel tank lock ring retainer (1).
- Install the
J 44402
(1), to the fuel sending unit lock ring.
- Using the
J 44402
and a breaker bar, rotate the
J 44402
counterclockwise disengaging the lock ring.
- Remove the
J 44402
, and breaker bar.
- Remove the sending unit lock ring.
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.
- Slowly raise the sending unit until the fuel level sensor float arm is just visible.
Important: When removing the sending unit from the fuel tank, be aware that the module reservoir bucket is full of fuel. The module must be tipped slightly during removal to avoid bending the fuel level sensor float arm.
- Tilt the module toward the rear of the fuel tank to allow the level sensor float arm to clear the tank opening. Remove the sending unit from the tank.
- Remove and discard the fuel sending unit seal.
Installation Procedure
- Install a NEW fuel sending unit seal to the fuel tank.
Important: The bucket must be tipped slightly during installation to avoid bending the fuel level sensor float arm.
- Tilt the module toward the rear of the fuel tank to allow the level sensor float arm to clear the tank opening. Install the sending unit to the tank.
- Lower the sending unit into the fuel tank.
- Position and install the sending unit lock ring.
- Install the
J 44402
(1), to the fuel sending unit lock ring.
- Using the
J 44402
and a breaker bar, rotate the
J 44402
clockwise engaging the lock ring.
- Remove the
J 44402
, and breaker bar.
- Ensure that the fuel tank lock ring retainer (1) is completely engaged to the lock ring.
- Install the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement Rear Mounted
Callout
| Component Name
|
Preliminary ProcedureRemove the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.
|
1
| Fuel Tank Ground Strap Nut (Qty: 1)
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten 11.5 N·m (102 lb in) |
2
| Fuel Sender Ring Nut (Qty: 5)
Tighten 11.5 N·m (102 lb in) |
3
| Fuel Sender Retaining Ring
|
4
| Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
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.
Tip
• | When removing the module from the fuel tank, be aware that the module reservoir bucket is full of fuel. The module must be tipped slightly during removal to avoid bending the fuel level sensor float arm. |
• | Tilt the module toward the front of the fuel tank to allow the level sensor float arm to clear the tank opening. |
|
5
| Fuel Sender Seal
Tip Discard the old seal. |
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement Side Mounted
Callout
| Component Name
|
Preliminary ProcedureRemove the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.
|
1
| Fuel Tank Ground Strap Nut (Qty: 1)
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten 11.5 N·m (102 lb in) |
2
| Fuel Sender Ring Nut (Qty: 5)
Tighten 11.5 N·m (102 lb in) |
3
| Fuel Sender Retaining Ring
|
4
| Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
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.
Tip
• | When removing the module from the fuel tank, be aware that the module reservoir bucket is full of fuel. The module must be tipped slightly during removal to avoid bending the fuel level sensor float arm. |
• | Tilt the module toward the front of the fuel tank to allow the level sensor float arm to clear the tank opening. |
|
5
| Fuel Sender Seal
Tip Discard the old seal. |