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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Pump Electrical Connector (5.3L (L59) Engine)
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  1. Remove the sending unit. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (4.8L and 5.3L Engines)  or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (5.3L (L59) Engine)  or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (6.0L Engine - Dual Tanks - Front)  or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (6.0L Engine - Dual Tanks - Rear) .
  2. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
  3. Cut the existing fuel level sensor wiring.
  4. Fig 2: Removing Fuel Level Sensor (5.3L (L59) Engine)
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  5. Squeeze the locking tabs together to remove the fuel level sensor from the fuel sender assembly.
  6. Fig 3: Removing Wiring Harness From Fuel Sender Assembly (5.3L (L59) Engine)
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  7. Using a screwdriver to release the locking tabs, remove the wiring harness from the fuel sender assembly.