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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Provide proper ventilation when working with fuel in enclosed areas where fuel vapors can collect. The lack of adequate ventilation may result in personal injury.

Caution: Always wear safety goggles when working with fuel in order to protect the eyes from fuel splash.

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: Clean all of the following areas before performing any disconnections in order to avoid possible contamination in the system:

   • The fuel pipe connections
   • The hose connections
   • The areas surrounding the connections


    Object Number: 211302  Size: SH
  1. Relieve the fuel system fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  2. Important: The modular fuel sender support assembly will spring-up when the locking ring is moved.

  3. Remove the fuel sender assembly (1). Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 191387  Size: SH
  5. Note the position of the fuel pump strainer (1) for installation.
  6. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the fuel pump strainer with the other hand.
  7. Pull the external fuel pump strainer off of the fuel pump.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 191412  Size: SH
  1. Position the new fuel pump strainer on the modular fuel sender and push on the outer edge of the fuel pump strainer until the fuel pump strainer is fully seated.
  2. Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .