Sending Unit And Sensor, Fuel Level: Installation
Risk of injury to eyes and skin from contact with fuel. Wear protective clothing and eye protection. Risk of poisoning from inhaling and swallowing fuel. Pour fuel only into appropriately marked and approved containers. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
The fuel system is under constant high pressure even with engine OFF. Until the fuel pressure has been properly released from the system, do not attempt to open the fuel system. Do not smoke or use open flames/sparks when servicing the fuel system. Make sure the area in which the vehicle is being serviced is in a well ventilated area. Failure to comply may result in serious or fatal injury.
Do not touch the terminals or the resistor card.
Do not handle the new fuel level sending unit by the float arm.
- Position the NEW
fuel level sending unit and sensor to the mount integral to the fuel pump module reservoir.
- Gently push the sending unit down until the latch tab engages.CAUTION:
Ensure the fuel level sending unit wires are routed so they do not get pinched between the coils of the spring when the module is completely compressed.
- Reconnect the sending unit pigtail wire connector (1) to the connector receptacle integral to the underside of the fuel pump module mounting flange.
- Reinstall the fuel pump module into the fuel tank. Refer to MODULE, FUEL PUMP, INSTALLATION .