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).

Fig 1: Identifying Electrical & Vapor Connector
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Fuel Pump Module Lock ring contact points (Fig 2) and (Fig 3).

Fig 2: Identifying Pump Module Locking Ring
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Fig 3: Identifying Locking Ring Contact Points
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Remove the Fuel Pump Module lock ring (Fig 4).
NOTE: Use a brass punch to remove the 1/4 turn lock ring.

Fig 4: Removing Module Lock Ring
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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).