Savana 2500 AWD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004)
Fuel Tank Unit: Service and Repair
FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39765 Fuel Sender Lock Nut Wrench
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
3. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure.
4. 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.
5. Remove the retaining ring from the fuel sender assembly using the J 39765
6. Remove the fuel sender assembly and the seal. Discard the seal.
CAUTION: Drain the fuel from the fuel sender assembly into an approved container in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury.
Never store the fuel in an open container.
7. Clean the fuel sender sealing surfaces.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
CAUTION: In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury that may result from a fuel leak, always replace the fuel sender gasket
when reinstalling the fuel sender assembly.
