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Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement 2



FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 44402 Fuel Tank Sending Unit Wrench

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the fuel tank.
2. Disconnect fuel lines from the sending unit, if required.
3. Using J 44402, remove the sending unit lock ring.




4. Remove the sending unit and seal. Discard the seal.

CAUTION: Drain the fuel from the fuel sender assembly into an approved container in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury. Never store the fuel in an open container.

5. Clean the sending unit sealing surfaces.

INSTALLATION 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.

IMPORTANT: The fuel strainer must be in a horizontal position when the sending unit is installed in the tank. When installing the sending unit, assure that the fuel strainer does not block full travel of the float arm.




1. Install a NEW sending unit seal.
2. Align the tab, and install the sending unit.




3. Using J 44402, install the sending unit lock ring.
4. Connect fuel lines to the sending unit, if required.
5. Install the fuel tank.