Fuel Level Sending Unit / Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The fuel gauge sending unit (fuel level sensor) and float assembly is located on the side of fuel pump module ( Fig 1 ) or ( Fig 2 ). The fuel pump module is located inside of fuel tank.

Fig 1: Removing Fuel Gauge Sending Unit - 2 Door Models

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Fig 2: Removing Fuel Gauge Sending Unit - 4 Door Models

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Remove fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK REMOVAL INSTALLATION .
Remove fuel pump module. Refer to FUEL PUMP MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION .
2 Door Models:
1. Unplug 4-way electrical connector ( Fig 1 ).
2. Disconnect 2 sending unit wires at 4-way connector. The locking collar of connector must be removed before wires can be released from connector. Note location of wires within 4-way connector.
3. The sending unit is retained to pump module with a small lock tab and notch ( Fig 3 ). Carefully push lock tab to the side and away from notch while sliding sending unit downward on tracks for removal. Note wire routing while removing unit from module.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Lock Tab/Tracks - 2 Door Models
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4 Door Models:
1. Remove electrical connector at sending unit terminals.
2. Press on release tab ( Fig 4 ) to remove sending unit from pump module.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Release Tab - 4 Door Models
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