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Removal Procedure

WARNING:

Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

  1. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
  2. Fig 1: Fuel Tank Wiring Harness And Fuel Tank Vent Pipe
    GM3909788Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Disconnect the fuel tank wiring harness (1) from the fuel sender.
  4. Disconnect the fuel tank vent pipe (2) from the fuel sender. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  5. Fig 2: Fuel Sender Lock Ring
    GM3909793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the CH-48482  Fuel Sender Lock Ring Wrench to the fuel sender lock ring (1).
  7. Using the CH-48482  Fuel Sender Lock Ring Wrench and a long breaker-bar, rotate the fuel sender lock ring (1) in a counterclockwise direction in order to unlock the lock ring from the fuel tank.
  8. Fig 3: auxiliary fuel feed pipe
    GM3909809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Raise the fuel sender enough to gain access to the auxiliary fuel feed pipe (1) and disconnect from the fuel sender. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  10. Fig 4: Fuel Sender
    GM3909812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the fuel sender (1).
  12. Remove and discard the fuel sender O-ring gasket (2).