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Removal & Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Relieve the fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Drain the fuel tank. Remove the fuel tank. See FUEL TANK .
  2. Remove the retaining ring from the fuel sender assembly using Fuel Sender Lock Nut Wrench (J 39765). Remove the fuel sender assembly and the seal. Discard the seal. Clean the fuel sender sealing surfaces. Install the NEW seal on the fuel tank.
  3. NOTE: The fuel strainer must be in a horizontal position when the fuel sender is installed in the tank. When installing the fuel sender assembly, assure that the fuel strainer does not block full travel of the float arm.
  4. Install the fuel sender assembly into the fuel tank. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.