Fuel Sender Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Drain the fuel from the fuel sender assembly into an approved container in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury. Never store the fuel in an open container.
CAUTION:
Use safety glasses when using compressed air to prevent eye injury. Do not handle the fuel sending unit assembly by the fuel pipes. The amount of leverage generated by handling the fuel sending unit assembly by the fuel pipes could damage the joints.
- Fuel pump is located in fuel tank and is integral with fuel sending unit assembly. Remove fuel tank. See FUEL TANK (CAB & CHASSIS) or FUEL TANK (PICKUP) . Using compressed air, clean area at top of fuel tank around fuel sending unit.
- Disconnect the fuel lines from the sending unit, if required. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS .
- Remove fuel sending unit assembly retaining ring using Retaining Ring Remover/Installer (J-44402). Lift fuel sending unit assembly from fuel tank. Drain any remaining fuel from the fuel sending unit into an approved container. Remove and discard fuel sending unit "O" ring.