Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac G5 Pursuit, 2007 Pontiac G5, and 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution .

CAUTION: In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury that may result from a fuel leak, always replace the fuel sender gasket when reinstalling the fuel sender assembly.

Fig 1: View of fuel sender lock ring

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Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (RPO NT7) or Fuel Tank Replacement (RPO NU6) .
Using the J 39765 , unlock the fuel sender lock ring.
Slowly lift the fuel pump flange up until the quick connect fittings (1) and fuel level sensor electrical connector are just visible.
Disconnect the fuel level sensor electrical connector from the fuel pump flange.
Disconnect the fuel tank vent valve and the fuel filter quick connect fittings (1) from the fuel pump flange. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

Fig 2: View Of fuel pump flange lock ring

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Remove the fuel pump flange lock ring (1) and fuel pump flange (2). If required, remove the lock ring from the flange.
Remove and discard the fuel pump flange seal (3).

Fig 3: View of fuel level sensor retainer

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Squeeze the sides of the fuel level sensor retainer (2) together in order to remove the fuel level sensor.

Fig 4: View of fuel level sensor

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Remove the fuel level sensor from the fuel pump module by sliding the sensor up.