Fuel Sender Assembly

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Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor & Fuel Strainer (Single Tank)

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The fuel sender consists of the following major components:

The fuel level sensor (1)
The fuel strainer (2)

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor & Fuel Strainer (Duel Tanks)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

The auxiliary fuel sender on vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks consists of the following major components:

The fuel level sensor (1)
The fuel strainer (2)