| Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | | Wrench, Fuel Tank Sender Unit (310-069) 23-055 | General Equipment Materials Name Specification Grease
SA-M1C9107-A WARNING:Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. WARNING:This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. | | -
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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Drain the fuel tank.
For additional information, refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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CAUTION:Over bending of the exhaust flexible pipe may cause damage resulting in failure. Support the exhaust flexible pipe with a support wrap or suitable splint. | 5. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration(s) and table(s). 2 - Exhaust pipe center heat shield retaining nuts 5 - Exhaust pipe rear heat shield 6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Removal Details Item 3 : Exhaust pipe center heat shield | | -
Detach the exhaust pipe center heat shield. | Item 7 : Fuel tank filler hose CAUTION:When removing the fuel tank filler hose or fuel tank vent hose, do not use any sharp edged tools to lever off the hoses. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to the filler hose or vent hose. NOTE:Make a note of the position of the fuel tank filler hose retaining clamp. Item 9 : Fuel return line | | -
Detach the fuel return line quick release coupling.
For additional information, refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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Detach the fuel supply and return lines from the fuel line retaining clip. | Item 10 : Fuel tank to fuel filter fuel supply line quick release coupling | | -
Detach the fuel supply line quick release coupling.
For additional information, refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
| Item 11 : Fuel tank support straps CAUTION:When supporting the fuel tank, use a suitable packing material to prevent damage to the underside of the fuel tank. | | -
Place a suitable transmission jack under the fuel tank. | Item 12 : Fuel tank CAUTION:When lowering the fuel tank, do not place excessive strain on the fuel lines and wiring harness. | | -
Partially lower the fuel tank. | Item 13 : Fuel tank level sensor electrical connector | | -
Disconnect the fuel tank level sensor electrical connector. | Item 16 : Fuel tank level sensor fuel supply line | | -
Disconnect the quick release couplings.
For additional information, refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
| Item 17 : Fuel tank level sensor fuel return line | | -
Disconnect the quick release couplings.
For additional information, refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
| Item 18 : Fuel tank vent pipe | | -
Remove the fuel tank vent pipe and vent pipe filter. - Remove the fuel tank vent pipe filter.
- Press in the four fuel tank vent fuel separator clips and remove the fuel separator and vent pipes.
| Item 19 : Fuel tank level sensor locking ring | | -
Using the special tool, remove the fuel pump module locking ring. | Item 21 : Fuel tank level sensor CAUTION:Make sure the fuel tank level sensor float or arm are not damaged during removal. | | -
Remove the fuel tank level sensor. - Rotate the fuel tank level sensor counterclockwise.
- Remove the fuel tank level sensor from the fuel tank.
| Installation Details Item 21 : Fuel tank level sensor | | -
Install the fuel tank level sensor to the fuel tank. - Align the larger arrow (1) on the fuel pump and sender unit with the align mark (center of 3 dashes) (2) on the fuel tank.
- The smaller arrow (3) on the fuel pump and sender unit must be automatically aligned to the align mark (arrow) (4) on the fuel tank.
| Item 12 : Fuel tank CAUTION:When installing the fuel tank, make sure the fuel lines do not get kinked or trapped. Item 11 : Fuel tank support straps | | -
Install the fuel tank support strap retaining bolt and remove the transmission jack. | Item 7 : Fuel tank filler hose NOTE:The fuel tank filler hose retaining clamp must be installed in the same position as removed. |
