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Removal Procedure

    IMPORTANT:
    • The fuel tank must be drained with a suitable, commercially-available fuel removal unit and suction hose - follow safety regulations and national legislation. The fuel tank is fitted with a refill limit float valve. This is located on the filler neck in the fuel tank. To prevent damaging the refill limit float valve, a suitable suction hose must be used.
    • In the presence of fuel vapors or escaping fuel - observe safety regulations and national legislation. Store drained fuel in a suitable, saleable container.
    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Tank Sensor And Retainers
    GM1998442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
    2. IMPORTANT: Do not pull on the shaft of fuel tank sensor.
  2. Remove the fuel tank sensor (1).
    • Release the 2 retainers (3).
    • Carefully pull from guide upward.
      • IMPORTANT: The wire connectors are to be pulled out carefully for disassembling of the connection wires.
    • Disconnect the 2 wires.
      • IMPORTANT: The cable connectors is to be depressed by a blunt rod-shaped article.
    • Depress the 2 snap-on tongue (arrows) of the cable connectors.
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