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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to the 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 (2-Door Utility) .
  4. Remove the fuel tank. Refer toFuel Tank Replacement (Pickup) , Fuel Tank Replacement (2-Door Utility)  or Fuel Tank Replacement (4-Door Utility) .
  5. Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (Utility/Crew Cab)  or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (Pick-Up) .
    6. Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Sender Assembly
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  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 (2) 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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