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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Fuel Level Sensor Wiring Pigtail Electrical Connector
    GM1854934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the fuel tank module. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (Regular Cab w/26 Gal Tank)  or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (Extended Cab w/26 Gal Tank)  or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (Regular Cab w/34 Gal Tank) .
  2. Disconnect the fuel level sensor wiring pigtail electrical connector (1) from the module cover.
  3. Fig 2: Fuel Level Sensor Wiring Pigtail, Module Clip & Retainers
    GM1854935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the fuel level sensor wiring pigtail from under the module clip (2).
  5. Gently push in the fuel level sensor retainers (1), disengaging them from the module reservoir.
  6. Fig 3: Fuel Level Sensor
    GM1854936Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Slide the fuel level sensor up, in order to remove the sensor from the module slot.