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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Level Sensor At Sending Unit Bucket (4.8L & 5.3L)
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  1. Slide the fuel level sensor down in order to install the sensor to the sending unit bucket.
  2. Fig 2: View Of Locking Tangs At Sending Unit Bucket
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  3. Ensure that the locking tangs (1) are engaged.
  4. Fig 3: View Of Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Connector (4.8L & 5.3L)
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  5. Install the fuel level sensor electrical connector.
  6. Fig 4: View Of Electrical Connector Retainer
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  7. Ensure that the retainer is completely engaged.
  8. Install the fuel sending unit. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (4.8L and 5.3L Engines)  or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (5.3L (L59) Engine)  or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (6.0L Engine - Dual Tanks - Front)  or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (6.0L Engine - Dual Tanks - Rear) .