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Fuel Level Sensor: Removal

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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
NOTE: One fuel pump shown, others similar.
  1. Remove the fuel pump. For additional information, refer to FUEL PUMP .
    2. NOTE: Note the routing of the sending unit wire for installation.
    Fig 1: Removing Heat Shrink Tube Covering Electrical Connector
    G03949627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the heat shrink tube covering the electrical connector.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
    G03949628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: Note the routing of the ground wire for installation.
    Fig 3: Removing Screw
    G03949629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the screw and lift up to remove the fuel gauge sending unit.
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