Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Fuel Level Sensor Wiring Pigtail Electrical Connector

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Remove the fuel tank module. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (Regular Cab w/26 Gal Tank) or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (Regular Cab w/34 Gal Tank) or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (Extended Cab w/26 Gal Tank) .
Disconnect the fuel level sensor wiring pigtail electrical connector (1) from the module cover.

Fig 2: Fuel Level Sensor Wiring Pigtail, Module Clip & Retainers

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Remove the fuel level sensor wiring pigtail from under the module clip (2).
Gently push in the fuel level sensor retainers (1), disengaging them from the module reservoir.

Fig 3: Fuel Level Sensor

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Slide the fuel level sensor up, in order to remove the sensor from the module slot.