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Removal & Installation (Camaro & Firebird)

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.
CAUTION: Always maintain cleanliness when servicing fuel system components.
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.
NOTE: DO NOT handle the fuel sender assembly by the fuel pipes. The amount of leverage generated by handling the fuel pipes could damage the joints.
NOTE: Cap the fittings and plug the holes when servicing the fuel system in order to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering the open pipes and passages.
NOTE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. DO NOT use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Relieve the fuel system pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF .
  2. Raise car on hoist. Drain fuel from fuel tank. Disconnect exhaust pipe at converter and rear hanger. Allow exhaust to hang over axle assembly.
  3. Remove tailpipe and muffler heat shields. Remove fuel filler neck shield behind left rear tire. Remove rear suspension track bar and brace. Disconnect harness connector to fuel pump assembly.
  4. Disconnect all fuel lines. Remove fuel line retaining bracket on left side and remove brake line clip from bracket.
  5. Position support jack under axle assembly. Disconnect lower ends of shock absorbers. Disconnect rear stabilizer bar from frame (if equipped).
  6. On models equipped with 2-piece driveshaft, remove center support bearing-to-rear axle torque arm bolts. On all models, remove rear axle torque arm-to-differential housing bolts/nuts. Wire end of rear axle torque arm aside. Remove driveshaft-to-differential yoke bolts/screws. Wire end of driveshaft aside.
  7. Lower rear suspension as far as possible without damaging brake lines and cables and remove both coil springs. Remove fuel tank strap bolts. Remove fuel tank by rotating front of tank down and sliding to the right. Remove fuel pump assembly from fuel tank.
    8. CAUTION: The fuel pump strainer must be in a horizontal position when the fuel sender is installed in the tank. When installing the fuel sender assembly, assure that the fuel pump strainer does not block full travel of the float arm.
  8. Carefully fold the strainer to allow it to fit through the opening in the fuel tank. Make sure the strainer unfolds once it is placed in the tank.
  9. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Inspect for leaks. Turn ON the ignition for 2 seconds. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds. Turn ON the ignition. Check for fuel leaks. On 5.7L models, perform the idle learn procedure. See CAMARO & FIREBIRD in COMPUTER RELEARN article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
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