Removal Procedure

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.

Fig 1: View Of Fuel Tank & Sender

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Remove the fuel tank (4). Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
Disconnect the wiring harness from the fuel sender and the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor.

IMPORTANT:

The modular fuel sender assembly may spring up.
When removing the modular fuel sender assembly from the fuel tank, be aware that the reservoir bucket is full of fuel. The reservoir must be tipped slightly during removal to avoid damage to the float.
Carefully discard the reservoir fuel into an approved container.

Use the J 39765 in order to press down and rotate the retaining ring (1). See Special Tools .
Remove the fuel sender assembly.
Remove the fuel level sensor from the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Level Sensor Replacement