Fuel Sender Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Fuel pump is located in fuel tank and is integral with fuel sending unit assembly. Fuel pump must be replaced with fuel sending unit as an assembly. Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Drain fuel tank. See FUEL TANK DRAINING .
- Remove the rear compartment floor trim. Remove spare tire cover, jack and spare tire, if necessary. Remove the fuel sender access panel bolts. See Figure . Remove the fuel sender access panel. In order to prevent damage from fuel, cover the fuel pipe fittings with a shop towel before disconnecting the fuel pipes or removal of the fuel sender retaining ring. Place the towel in an approved container when procedure is completed.
- Disconnect the fuel sender quick-connect fittings. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS . Disconnect the fuel sender electrical connector. Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Using Fuel Sender Lock Nut Wrench (J-39765), remove the fuel sender retaining ring. Remove the fuel sender assembly. See Figure . Clean the fuel sender sealing surfaces. Inspect the fuel sender sealing surfaces.