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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Electrical Connector Retainer
    GM1341841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the fuel sending unit. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (4.8L and 5.3L Engines)  or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (5.3L (L59) Engine)  or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (6.0L Engine - Dual Tanks - Front)  or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (6.0L Engine - Dual Tanks - Rear) .
  2. Push in the retainer in order to disengage the electrical connector.
  3. Fig 2: View Of Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Connector (4.8L & 5.3L)
    GM1341843Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the fuel level sensor electrical connector.
  5. Fig 3: View Of Locking Tangs At Sending Unit Bucket
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  6. Push the locking tangs (1) in towards the interior of the sending unit bucket.
  7. Fig 4: View Of Fuel Level Sensor At Sending Unit Bucket (4.8L & 5.3L)
    GM1341846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Slide the fuel level sensor up and out from the sending unit bucket.