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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Fuel Sender Assembly
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    CAUTION: In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury that may result from a fuel leak, always replace the fuel sender gasket when reinstalling the fuel sender assembly.
    IMPORTANT: The fuel pump strainer must be in a horizontal position when the fuel sender is installed in the tank. When installing the fuel sender assembly, assure that the fuel pump strainer does not block full travel of the float arm.
  1. Install the new seal on the fuel tank.
  2. Install the fuel sender assembly into the fuel tank.
  3. Install the fuel sender assembly retaining ring using the J 44402  .Special Tools .
  4. Install fuel lines to sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Assembly Replacement .
  5. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
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