Seville STS V8-4.6L VIN 9 (1998)
Fuel Level Sensor: Service and Repair
Fuel Level Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
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J 34730 Fuel Pressure Gauge
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J 39765 Fuel Sender Lock Nut Wrench
Caution: Refer to Service Precautions
Caution: Provide proper ventilation when working with fuel in enclosed areas where fuel vapors can collect. The lack of adequate ventilation
may result in personal injury.
Caution: Always wear safety goggles when working with fuel in order to protect the eyes from fuel splash.
Notice: Clean All Connections in Order to Avoid Contamination.
Notice: Do Not handle the fuel sender assembly by the fuel pipes. The amount of leverage generated by handling the fuel pipes could damage the joints.
1. Relieve the fuel system fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Release Procedure. See: Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Fuel Filter/Fuel Pressure
Release
2. Drain the fuel tank (1) to at least 3/4 of a tank full. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure. See: Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Service and
Repair
Important: The modular fuel sender support assembly will spring-up when the locking ring is moved.
