Fuel Sender Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Always replace the fuel sender assembly "O" rings when reinstalling the fuel sender assembly. Always maintain cleanliness when servicing fuel system components. Do not bend the arm of the fuel gage float while removing the fuel sender assembly.
NOTE:
The numbers in parenthesis in removal and installation procedures refer to numbered components in referenced figure(s).
- Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Remove the 2 fasteners and swing the rear seat bottom cushion up and out of the way.
- Remove the sill plate from the left side door opening.
- Fold back the carpet in order to maintain metal-to-metal contact while servicing the fuel sender assembly.
- Remove the access panel for the fuel sender assembly from the rear seat floor. The panel is held in place by a butyl caulk seal.
- Disconnect the fuel sender harness connector (1) from the fuel sender assembly. See Fig 1 .
- Disconnect the harness connector of the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor (2) from the fuel sender assembly. See Fig 1 .
- Remove retaining clip (1) from the fuel line fitting. See Fig 2 .
- Remove fuel line (3) from the fuel sender assembly. See Fig 2 .
- Disconnect fuel tank vapor line (2) from fuel sender assembly.
- Remove 8 fuel sender assembly hold-down plate (2) bolts (1). See Fig 3 .
- Remove the hold-down plate (2).
- Clean the fuel pipe and the fuel sender assembly to prevent possible fuel contamination during removal.
- Remove the fuel sender assembly (4) from the fuel tank.
- Inspect and clean "O" ring sealing surfaces on the fuel sender assembly.