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Fuel Sender Assembly: Removal

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  1. Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Drain fuel tank. See FUEL TANK DRAINING . If necessary, remove the fuel sender access panel. See FUEL SENDER ACCESS PANEL .
  2. Disconnect the fuel sender quick connect fittings. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS . Disconnect the fuel sender electrical connector. Disconnect the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor electrical connector.
    3. NOTE: The retaining fuel sender assembly will spring-up when the retaining ring is removed.
  3. Remove the fuel sender retaining ring.
    4. CAUTION: When removing the fuel sender assembly from the fuel tank, the reservoir bucket on the fuel sender is full of fuel. The fuel sender must be tipped slightly during removal in order to avoid damage to the float. Place any remaining fuel into an approved container once the fuel sender is removed from the fuel tank.
    NOTE: 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.
  4. Remove the fuel sender assembly. See Figure. Clean the fuel sender assembly sealing surfaces. Inspect the fuel sender assembly sealing surfaces.
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