Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
Technical Service Bulletin # 99-06-04-009
Date: 990301
Instruments - Revised Fuel Sender Replacement Procedures
File In Section: 06 - Engine/Propulsion System
Bulletin No.: 99-06-04-009
Date: March, 1999
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
Subject:
Revised Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement Procedures
Models:
1997-98 Chevrolet Corvette
This bulletin is being issued to revise the repair procedures for the Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement due to a new design fuel sender gasket and new
"break-away head" fuel sender bolts released for service.
Please use the following to replace the existing information in the Engine Controls sub-section of the Service Manual.
Removal Procedure (Left or Right)
Tools Required
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J 34730-1A Fuel Pressure Gauge
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J 37088-A Tool Set, Fuel Line Quick Connect Separator
1.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2.
Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
3.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
4.
Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
5.
Clean all of the fuel connections and the surrounding areas before disconnecting the fuel pipes in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel
system.
6.
Drain the fuel tanks. Refer to Draining Fuel Tanks (Pump Inoperative) or Draining Fuel Tanks (Pump Operational).
7.
Mark or identify each fuel pipe in order to aid in installing the pipes in their original positions.
8.
Disconnect the quick-connect fittings from the fuel sender. Refer to Servicing Quick Connect Fittings (Metal Collar) or Servicing Quick Connect
Fittings (Plastic Collar).
9.
Cap all of the fuel pipes.
10.
Disconnect the fuel sender electrical connector.
11.
Remove the fuel tank strap/shield.
12.
Support the fuel tank.
13.
Remove the fuel sender attaching bolts. Remove previously installed "break-away head" service bolts using a 5/16 inch open end wrench.
14.
Discard the fuel sender attaching bolts.
15.
Remove the float arm retaining clip and the float arm (left fuel sender only).
16.
Carefully remove the fuel sender with the gasket.
17.
Discard the fuel sender gasket.
