Fuel Level Sensor: Inspection

Measure the fuel level sensor float position.

NOTE: When inspecting the fuel level sensor, perform the work with the sensor installed to the fuel pump.

Model with fuel level sensor bent in 3 locations

Fig 1: Distance Between Fuel Tank Seating Surface To Full And Empty Level Of Fuel

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FLOATING POSITION REFERENCE CHART

Float position	Standard
FULL to Fuel tank seating surface (A)	126.4±4 mm (4.976±0.157 in)
EMPTY to Fuel tank seating surface (B)	11.0±4 mm (0.433±0.157 in)

Model with fuel level sensor bent in 2 locations

Fig 2: Distance Between Fuel Tank Seating Surface To Full And Empty Level Of Fuel

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FLOATING POSITION REFERENCE CHART

Float position	Standard
FULL to Fuel tank seating surface (A)	120.9±4 mm (4.976±0.157 in)
EMPTY to Fuel tank seating surface (B)	14.8±4 mm (0.583±0.157 in)

Measure the resistance between fuel level sensor terminals.

Model with fuel level sensor bent in 3 locations

Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Fuel Level Sensor Terminals
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Model with fuel level sensor bent in 2 locations

Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Fuel Level Sensor Terminals

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TERMINAL RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

Float position	Terminal No.	Standard
FULL (A)	1 and 4	8.7 ± 1.0 Ω
EMPTY (B)	1 and 4	139.1 ± 2.0 Ω