Fuel Delivery Unit/Fuel Level Sensor, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Follow all safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to PARKING/AUXILIARY HEATER AND FUEL SYSTEM CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Fuel tank may be a maximum of ³ /₄ full. This ensures the fuel level is below the fuel delivery unit flange.

-- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK, DRAINING .

-- Remove the bench seat. Refer to REAR SEATS .

-- Fold the carpet up at the right in the area of the fuel delivery unit.

-- Unclip the cover -1- at the tabs in direction of -arrows- using the Trim Removal Wedge :3409 .

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow-.

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-- Release the fuel lines -1 and 2- from the flange and disconnect them. Disconnect the connector couplings. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING .

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WARNING:

Fuel lines are under pressure.

Danger of personal injury to eyes and skin.

Wear protective eyewear and protective clothing in order to avoid injury and contact with the skin. Wrap a cloth around the connection before loosening hose connections. Open the connection carefully and release the pressure.

NOTE:

If the vehicle has an auxiliary heater, disconnect the fuel line for the Metering Pump -V54-.

-- Remove the locking ring using the Wrench - Fuel Sending Unit :T10202 .

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CAUTION:

Do not bend the Wrench - Fuel Sending Unit :T10202 and push hard on the locking ring. If the wrench slides down, the fuel delivery unit can be damaged.

-- Remove the fuel delivery unit -1- and the gasket from the opening in the fuel tank.

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-- Remove seal -1- on the opening in the fuel tank.

-- Carefully pull the fuel delivery unit with the Fuel Level Sensor -G- out through the opening in the fuel tank.

-- Turn and tilt it as needed.

-- Be careful not to bend the swimmer arm on the fuel level sensor when removing the fuel delivery unit.

-- Place a cloth to catch the leaking fuel, because the fuel delivery unit is still filled.

NOTE:

Drain the delivery unit before if it is going to be replaced.

Follow all disposal regulations.

Check the fuel tank for contamination.