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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Sender Assembly
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    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  3. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
  4. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (Cutaway Van Side Tank)  or Fuel Tank Replacement (Passenger/Cargo Van)  or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cutaway Van Rear Tank) .
  5. Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
  6. Note the position of the fuel strainer (2) on the fuel sender.
  7. Support the fuel sender assembly with one hand and grasp the strainer with the other hand.
  8. Pull the strainer off the fuel sender. Discard the strainer after inspection.
  9. Inspect the strainer. Replace a contaminated strainer and clean the fuel tank.
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