C 1500 Yukon XL 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2001)
Fuel Tank Unit: Service and Repair
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 44402 Fuel Sending Unit Wrench
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. 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.
2. Remove the fuel sender assembly retaining ring using the J 44402.
CAUTION: Refer to Approved Container Caution in Service Precautions.
3. Remove the fuel sender assembly and the seal. Discard the seal.
4. Clean the fuel sender sealing surfaces.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Fuel sender gasket caution in Service Precautions.
1. Install the new seal on the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT: The fuel pump strainer must be in a horizontal position when the fuel sender is installed in the tank. When installing the fuel sender
assembly, assure that the fuel pump strainer does not block full travel of the float arm.
2. Install the fuel sender assembly into the fuel tank.
3. Install the fuel sender assembly retaining ring using the J 44402.
4. Install the fuel tank.
