Fuel Level Sending Unit/Sensor: Removal
- Release the fuel pressure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK .
- Vacuum area before removing fuel pump module lock ring.
- Disconnect the vapor line and electrical connector (Fig 1).
- Fuel Pump Module Lock ring contact points (Fig 2) and (Fig 3).
- Remove the Fuel Pump Module lock ring (Fig 4).NOTE: Use a brass punch to remove the 1/4 turn lock ring.
- Remove the fuel pump module top.
- Tip Fuel Pump Module on to it's side to drain fuel from the reservoir in the module.
- Drain Fuel Tank, use an approved GASOLINE draining station.
- Disconnect the electrical connector for the fuel level sending card.
- Remove the fuel level sending card by prying on the locking tab (Figure) and pulling the card down toward the bottom of the pump module. There are 2 locking tabs on the sending card, one on the front and one on the back (Figure).