Milan FWD V6-3.0L (2010)
Fuel Gauge Sender: 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: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent
accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this
instruction 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.
NOTE: Only All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles are equipped with a fuel level sensor (sub-side module) in the RH side of the saddle-type tank.
All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Remove the rear seat lower cushion. For additional information, refer to Seats.
3.0L vehicles with more than one-half of a tank of fuel
NOTE: The Easy Fuel(TM) (capless) fuel tank filler pipe on 3.0L vehicles have an anti-siphon grate that will not allow a fuel drain tube to penetrate the
fuel tank and requires the following steps to drain the fuel.
3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
4. NOTE: The supplemental refueling adapter is located in the luggage compartment.
Install the supplemental refueling adapter and a length of semi-rigid fuel drain tube into the Easy Fuel(TM) (capless) fuel tank filler pipe.
