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Fuel Level Sensor Replacement < AWD >

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly (refer to - REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ).
  2. Fuel pump connector disconnection (Refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ).
  3. Remove the service hole cover mounting screws and remove the service hole cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Service Hole Cover
    G04301925Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  4. Disconnect the fuel level sensor assembly connector and fuel suction tube.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Level Sensor Assembly Connector And Fuel Suction Tube
    G04301926Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Pay attention not to damage the sensor unit and the float of the fuel level sensor assembly when withdrawing it from the service hole.
  5. Remove the fuel level sensor assembly mounting nuts and remove the fuel level sensor assembly from service hole.
  6. Check the fuel level sensor assembly (Refer to FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CHECK ).
    NOTE: If the standard resistance value or height of the float are out of standard value, replace the fuel level sensor assembly with a new one
    Fig 3: Removing Fuel Level Sensor Assembly From Service Hole
    G04301927Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Pay attention not to damage the sensor unit and the float of the fuel level sensor assembly when inserting it from the service hole.
    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor
    G04301928Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  7. Install the fuel level sensor assembly to the fuel tank through the service hole, and tighten the mounting nuts to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 2.5 +/- 0.4 N. m (22 +/- 4 in-lb) 

    Fig 5: Installing Fuel Level Sensor Assembly To Fuel Tank
    G04301929Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  8. Connect the fuel level sensor assembly connector and fuel suction tube.
    Fig 6: Connecting Fuel Level Sensor Assembly Connector And Fuel Suction Tube
    G04301930Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  9. Tighten the service hole cover mounting screws and install the service hole cover.
  10. Install the rear seat cushion assembly (refer to - REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ).
    Fig 7: Installing Service Hole Cover
    G04301931Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.