Firebird V8-350 5.7L VIN P SFI (1996)
Fuel Tank Unit: Service and Repair
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
WARNING: 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.
CAUTION: Do Not handle the fuel sender assembly by the fuel pipes. Due to the length of the fuel pipes, the amount of leverage generated by
handling the fuel pipes could damage the joints.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Draining Fuel Tank.
4. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement
5. Remove the fuel sender assembly retaining nuts (1), the retaining ring (2), the fuel sender assembly (3), and the gasket (4). Discard the gasket.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire and personal injury, drain the fuel from the fuel sender assembly into an approved container.
6. Clean the gasket sealing surfaces.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the new gasket (4) on the fuel tank (5).
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. Carefully fold the strainer to allow it to fit through the opening in the fuel tank. Make sure the strainer unfolds once it is placed in the tank.
3. Install the fuel sender assembly (3) into the fuel tank (5).
4. Install the fuel sender assembly retaining nuts (1).
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Tighten the fuel sender assembly retaining nuts alternately and evenly to 6.5 Nm (58 lb in).
5. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement.
6. Add fuel.
7. Install the fuel filler cap.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Inspect for leaks.
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Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds.
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Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds.
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Turn the ignition switch ON.
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Check for fuel leaks.
