Fuel Level Sending Unit / Sensor: Removal

The fuel level sending unit (fuel level sensor) and float assembly is located on the side of the fuel pump module (4). See Fig 1.

1. Remove fuel pump module from fuel tank. Refer to FUEL PUMP MODULE  Removal/Installation.
2. Unplug sensor's 2-wire harness from pump module electrical connector.
3. Before disconnecting wiring from 2-wire harness electrical connector, note position of each wire in the connector. Record this position.
4. Disconnect wiring from 2-wire harness electrical connector using a terminal pick / removal tool. Refer to appropriate wiring information for tool part numbers.
5. To remove sending unit from pump module, press on plastic locking tabs (1) while sliding sending unit (4) on its tracks. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.