Fuel Level Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

Remove the fuel pump module. For additional information, refer to Fuel Pump Module .

NOTE: Note the routing of the fuel level sensor wire for installation.

Unwrap the fuel level sensor wire from the rest of the fuel pump module wire harness.

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Level Sensor Wire

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Remove the heat shrink tube covering the electrical connector.

Fig 2: Locating Heat Shrink Tube

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Disconnect the electrical connector.

Fig 3: Locating Electrical Connector

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NOTE: Gasoline shown, flexible fuel similar.

Remove the screw and lift up to remove the fuel level sensor.

Fig 4: Locating Fuel Level Sensor

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