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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Level Sensor Tangs & Retainer
    GM1704575Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the fuel tank module. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (1500 SWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank + E85)  or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (1500 Series)  or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (1500 LWB - 117.3L (31 gal) Tank + E85) .
  2. Using a small pick like tool, push in the retainer (1) in order to disengage the electrical connector.
  3. Remove the fuel level sensor electrical connector from the module cover.
  4. Push the level sensor locking tangs (2) in towards the inside of the module bucket.
  5. Fig 2: View Of Fuel Level Sensor At Sending Unit Bucket (4.8L & 5.3L)
    GM1341846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Slide the fuel level sensor up.
  7. Fig 3: View Of Fuel Level Sensor
    GM1704577Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the fuel level sensor from the module.