Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Fuel Level Sensor Wiring Pigtail

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Remove the fuel tank module. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (25 Ext/Crew Cab With 26 Gal Tank) or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (15/25 Reg/Ext/Crw Cab With 34 Gal Tnk) or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (15 Ext/Crew Cab With 26 Gal Tank) or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (15 Reg Cab With 26 Gal Tank) or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (35 Reg/Ext/Crew Cab With 34 Gal Tank) .
Disconnect the fuel level sensor wiring pigtail electrical connector (1) from the module cover.

Fig 2: Fuel Level Sensor Connectors & Clips

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