Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: There are 2 fuel level sensor assemblies in the fuel tank. There is one located on each fuel pump module. The fuel level sensors are NOT the same for each of the fuel pump modules.

Fig 1: Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Connector

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Remove the fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement .
Disconnect the fuel level sensor electrical connector (1) from the fuel tank fuel pump module cover.

Fig 2: Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Reservoir Retaining Features

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Remove the fuel level sensor wiring from behind the retaining features (1) molded into the fuel tank fuel pump module reservoir.

Fig 3: Fuel Level Sensor Retainers

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Slide the fuel level sensor up and remove the sensor from the fuel tank fuel pump module.
Place the fuel level sensor on a clean work surface.
Push in the fuel level sensor retainers (1), in order to remove the sensor from the cover.
Remove the fuel level sensor (2) from the cover (3).