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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Level Sensor Tangs & Retainer
    GM1704575Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Remove the fuel tank module. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (SWB) Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (LWB) .
  2. Using a small pick like tool, push in the retainer (1) in order to disengage the electrical connector.
  3. Remove the fuel level sensor electrical connector from the module cover.
  4. Pull the level sensor locking tangs (2) out towards the outside of the module bucket.
  5. Fig 2: Fuel Level Sensor
    GM3638787Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Slide the fuel level sensor (1) up.
  7. Fig 3: Fuel Level Sensor
    GM3638795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the fuel level sensor (1) from the module.