CX-7 FWD L4-2.3L Turbo (2010)
Fuel Gauge Sender: Service and Repair
FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Fuel Gauge Sender Unit
1. Remove the fuel gauge sender unit. See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Fuel Pump/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Fuel Pump Unit Removal/Installation See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Fuel Pump/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Fuel Pump Unit Removal/Installation
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fuel Gauge Sender Sub-Unit
WARNING:
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Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To
prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure".
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Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To
prevent this, before performing the fuel pump unit removal/installation, always complete the "Fuel Leak Inspection After Fuel Pump Unit
Installation".
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A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in death or serious injury. Before draining fuel, make sure to
discharge static electricity by touching the vehicle body.
CAUTION:
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Because the fuel tank is constructed such that the fuel level is higher than the installation surface of the fuel pump, fuel leakage could occur. If the
fuel gauge indicates a fuel level of half or more, perform the following Steps 1-6 to drain approx. 10 L {11 US gal, 8.8 lmp gal} of fuel.
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Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector.
Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting using a cloth or soft brush, and make sure that it is free of
foreign material.
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To prevent the SST from coming off the fuel pump cap while performing the work, always perform the removal/installation procedure with 2
people. One person presses the SST against cap from directly above, while the other person rotates the SST.
1. Complete the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION". See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Service Precautions/Vehicle
Damage Warnings/Before Service Precaution See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage
Warnings/Before Service Precaution
2. Remove the rear seat cushion.
3. Remove the service hole cover.
4. Disconnect the quick release connector connected to the fuel pump unit.
5. Connect a long hose to the disconnected quick release connector and drain the fuel into a container used for collecting gasoline.
6. Start the fuel pump using the following procedure.
Using M-MDS
