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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: fuel level sensor wiring pigtail
    GM1854514Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the fuel tank module. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (15 Reg Cab w/26 gal Tank)  or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (15 Ext/Crew Cab w/26 gal Tank)  or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (25 Ext/Crew Cab w/26 gal Tank)  or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (15/25 Reg/Ext/Crew Cab w/34 gal Tank)  or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (35 Reg/Ext/Crew Cab w/34 gal Tank) .
  2. Disconnect the fuel level sensor wiring pigtail electrical connector (1) from the module cover.
    3. Fig 2: Fuel Level Sensor Connectors
    GM1854515Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the fuel level sensor wiring pigtail from under the module clip (1).
  4. Gently push in the fuel level sensor retainers (2), disengaging them from the module reservoir.
    5. Fig 3: Fuel Level Sensor
    GM1854516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Slide the fuel level sensor up, in order to remove the sensor from the module slot.
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