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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear floor service hole cover.
  3. Discharge the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  4. CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  5. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.
  6. Remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
  7. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose.
  8. Remove the fuel pump gage retainer.
  9. Remove the fuel suction tube assembly.
  10. Remove the fuel sender gage assembly.
  11. Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Sender Gauge Connector & Fuel Sender Gauge Arm
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  12. Disconnect the fuel sender gauge connector.
  13. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the fuel sender gauge arm does not bend.
  14. Release the lock and slide the fuel sender gage assembly to remove it.