Fuel Sender Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove the fuel tank. See FUEL TANK . 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.
- Disconnect the fuel sender quick-connect fittings. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS . Disconnect the fuel sender electrical connector. Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor electrical connector. See Figure. Using Fuel Sender Lock Ring Tool (J-39348), remove the fuel sender lock ring.
- Remove the fuel sender assembly and seal from the fuel tank. Discard the fuel sender assembly seal. Clean and inspect the fuel sender sealing surfaces.
CAUTION:
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.