MKS AWD V6-3.7L (2009)
Fuel Level Sensor: Service and Repair
Fuel Level Sensor
Fuel Level Sensor
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component.
Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any
fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be
ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or
fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious personal injury.
NOTE: The fuel level sensor has a serviceable fuel level sender. For additional information, refer to Fuel Level Sender See: Fuel Level Sender.
1. Release the fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the rear seat lower cushion.
4. Remove the Fuel Pump (FP) module access cover.
5. NOTE: Clean the FP module connections, couplings, flange surfaces and the immediate surrounding area of any dirt or foreign material.
Disconnect the FP module electrical connector.
6. NOTE: Place absorbent toweling in the immediate surrounding area in case of fuel spillage.
Disconnect the fuel tank jumper tube-to-FP module quick connect coupling.
7. Connect the Fuel Storage Tanker to the FP module fuel outlet fitting and remove approximately 1/4 of the fuel (from a completely full tank),
lowering the fuel level below the fuel level sensor mounting flange.
