Removal (Left Sender)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
On fuel tanks with Feedback Fuel System (FFS), the fuel sender is located on top of tank. The fuel pump sender is spring loaded and will spring upward when the locking ring is removed. On fuel tanks without FFS, fuel sender is located near bottom of fuel tank. See FUEL SENDER (WITHOUT FEEDBACK FUEL SYSTEM) .
- Remove the left fuel tank. See FUEL TANKS (WITH FEEDBACK FUEL SYSTEM) . Place the fuel tank on a suitable work surface. Disconnect the fuel pump jumper harness from the fuel pump sender. Disconnect the jet line insert connector from the crossover tube to fuel tank opening. Disconnect the fuel feed line from the welded clip on the side of the fuel tank.
- Using the fuel sender lock ring tool, remove the fuel pump sender locking ring. Carefully remove the fuel pump sender from the fuel tank, with the jet lines connected. See Figure. Take care not to damage the fuel sender float arm.
- Disconnect the jet line quick-connect connectors from the fuel pump sender inner port. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS . Remove the jet line from the sender retainer cup. This line has no attached connector.
- Remove the fuel pump sender "O" ring from the fuel tank opening. Remove the jet line insert through the crossover tube to fuel tank opening.