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Fuel Gauge Sender: Service and Repair

Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement

Special Tools

J 45722  Fuel Sender Lock Ring Wrench

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (Pickup)   (See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Fuel

Tank/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement)Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Front)   (See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery
and Air Induction/Fuel Tank/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement)Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Rear)   (See: Powertrain
Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Fuel Tank/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement). 

2. Disconnect the fuel lines from the sending unit. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service   (See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery

and Air Induction/Fuel Line Coupler/Service and Repair/Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) or Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting
Service   (See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Fuel Line Coupler/Service and Repair/Plastic Collar Quick Connect
Fitting Service). 

Caution:  Avoid damaging the lock ring. Use only J-45722 to prevent damage to the lock ring.

Caution:  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.

Note:  Do NOT use impact tools. Significant force will be required to release the lock ring. The use of a hammer and screwdriver is not
recommended. Secure the fuel tank in order to prevent fuel tank rotation.

3. Use the J 45722   and a long breaker-bar in order to unlock the fuel sender lock ring.

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