Flex AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
lowering the fuel level below the fuel level sensor mounting flange.
7. Remove the fuel level sensor access cover.
8. NOTE: Clean the fuel level sensor connections, couplings, flange surfaces and the immediate surrounding area of any dirt or foreign material.
Disconnect the fuel level sensor electrical connector.
9. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel level sensor quick connect coupling.
10. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube-to-fuel level sensor quick connect coupling.
11. NOTE: Place absorbent toweling in the immediate surrounding area in case of fuel spillage.
NOTE: Carefully install the Fuel Tank Sender Unit Wrench to avoid damaging the fuel level sensor when removing the lock ring.
Using the Fuel Tank Sender Unit Wrench, remove the fuel level sensor lock ring.
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Discard the fuel level sensor lock ring.
12. NOTE: The fuel level sensor must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm.
Carefully lift the fuel level sensor out of the fuel tank allowing access and disconnect the internal fuel tube-to-fuel level sensor quick connect
coupling.
13. NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel level sensor. Carefully drain into a suitable container.
Remove the fuel level sensor from the fuel tank.
14. NOTE: Upon installation, apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seal.
Remove and discard the fuel level sensor O-ring seal.
15. NOTE: Make sure to install a new fuel level sensor lock ring and O-ring seal.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the alignment arrows on the fuel level sensor and the fuel tank meet before tightening the fuel level sensor lock ring.
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Tighten the fuel level sensor lock ring until it meets the stop tabs on the fuel tank.
