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Removal Procedures

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Relieve fuel system pressure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE under FUEL SYSTEMS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 2.2L SONOMA & S10 PICKUP article.
  3. Remove pickup box.
  4. Drain fuel tank.
  5. Remove fuel tank.
  6. Remove fuel sender assembly. Whenever the fuel tank is cleaned, fuel pump strainer must be inspected. If strainer is contaminated, replace strainer and fuel filter. Inspect fuel pump inlet for dirt and debris. If found, replace fuel sender and fuel filter.
  7. Flush fuel tank with hot water.
  8. Pour water out of fuel sender assembly opening.
  9. Rock tank to ensure that removal of water from tank is complete.