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.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor Float Position (Full, Empty And Fuel Tank Seating Surface)

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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)

Measure the resistance between fuel level sensor terminals.

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Fuel Level Sensor Terminals 1 And 4

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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