K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
Fuel Gauge Sender: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
TOOLS REQUIRED
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J 34730 - 1A Fuel Pressure Gauge
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J 39765 Fuel Sender Lock Nut Wrench
CAUTION: Refer to the Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
3. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure.
4. Remove the fuel tank.
NOTE: 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.
5. Remove the fuel sender assembly retaining ring using the J 39765 Fuel Sender Lock Nut Wrench.
6. Remove the fuel sender assembly and the seal. Discard the seal.