Fuel Level Sensor: Inspection

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Check that the fuel level sensor has no damage.

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: Measuring Fuel Level Sensor Float Position

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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
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Float position	Terminal No.	Standard
FULL (A)	1 and 4	2.0^+0.5_-1.0 Ω
EMPTY (B)	1 and 4	31.9±1.0 Ω