Monte Carlo V6-204 3.4L DOHC VIN X SFI (1996)
Fuel Sender Assembly
WARNING:
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To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which
components are being removed. This will reduce the possibility of the vehicle falling off the hoist.
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Do Not attempt to repair sections of nylon fuel pipes. If damaged, replace.
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If nylon fuel feed or return pipes become kinked, and cannot be straightened, they must be replaced.
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Perform Fuel Pressure Release procedure.
3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
4. Drain fuel tank.
5. Filler evaporative emissions (EVAP) hose from filler EVAP pipe.
6. Fuel tank filler neck from filler neck hose.
7. Quick-connect fittings at fuel tank.
8. EVAP hose from connection (at front of tank).
9. Rubber exhaust pipe hangers to allow exhaust system to drop slightly.
10. Exhaust pipe heat shield bolts and heat shield.
11. With aid of an assistant, support tank, and remove fuel tank strap attaching bolts retaining fuel tank straps.
CAUTION: Do Not bend fuel tank straps, as this may damage straps.
12. Lower tank enough to disconnect fuel sender electrical connector and remove the retaining clips.
13. EVAP hose from fuel sender assembly.
14. EVAP hose from EVAP pipe (at rear of fuel tank).
15. Fuel tank from vehicle and place in a suitable work area.
DISASSEMBLE
If fuel tank is not being replaced proceed to "INSTALL OR CONNECT."
1. Fuel sender assembly.
2. Retainer clip from EVAP pipe.
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Note position of retaining clip for installation.
3. EVAP pipe from insulator clips.
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Note position of EVAP pipe for installation.
4. Quick-connect fittings at fuel sender.
5. Chassis to sender fuel feed and return pipe assemblies and insulator clips from fuel tank.
6. Insulator pads from fuel tank.
ASSEMBLE
1. Install insulator pads on fuel tank.
