Fuel Level Sending Unit / Sensor: Removal

Release the fuel pressure, refer to the STANDARD PROCEDURE - FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE .
Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove fuel tank, (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL TANK - REMOVAL) .
Vacuum area before removing module lock ring.
Disconnect vapor line and electrical connector.
Module lock ring contact points. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Locking Ring Contact Points
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NOTE: Use a brass punch to remove the 1/4 turn lock ring.

Fig 2: Module Locking Ring

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Remove module lock ring. See Fig 2.
Remove module top.
Tip module on to it's side to drain fuel from reservoir in module.
Drain fuel tank, use an approved gasoline draining station.
Disconnect electrical connector for fuel level sending card.
Remove fuel level sending card by prying on locking tab and pulling card down toward bottom of the pump module. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Sending Card Removal
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There are 2 locking tabs on sending card; one on the front and one on back. See Fig 4.

Fig 4: Sending Card Locking Tabs
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