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Fuel Gauge Sending Unit: 3.5RL

  1. Remove rear seat cushion. Remove tank access cover from floor. Disconnect fuel gauge sending unit 3-pin connector. Remove fuel fill cap. Release fuel pressure by using a wrench, loosen fuel pulsation damper one full turn. Cover damper and wrench with a shop towel. Replace copper washers on fuel pulsation damper before tightening. Disconnect quick-connect connections from fuel pump. Remove bolts and fuel pump assembly from fuel tank.
  2. Using a DVOM, measure resistance between fuel gauge sending unit terminal No. 1 (Black wire) and terminal No. 2 (Blue/Green wire). See FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT RESISTANCE  table. If resistance is not as specified, replace fuel gauge sending unit.
FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT RESISTANCE

Float Position (1) Ohms
Full
3.2TL 3.0-5.0
3.5RL 3.5-5.0
1/2
3.2TL 29.5-32.5
3.5RL 29.5-35.5
Empty
3.2TL 105.0-107.0
3.5RL 105.0-108.0
(1) In empty position, float will be aligned with bottom of fuel tank. Full position will be at highest position from bottom of fuel tank.