C 3500 Truck 2WD V8-393 6.5L DSL VIN P (1995)
Fuel Tank Unit: Service and Repair
Fuel Strainer Replacement
Fuel Sender
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Drain fuel tank. Refer to Draining Fuel Tank. See: Fuel Tank/Service and Repair
3. Fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement. See: Fuel Tank/Service and Repair
4. Fuel sender. Refer to Fuel Sender Replacement. See: Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
DISASSEMBLE
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Support sender with one hand and grasp strainer with other hand.
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Rotate strainer in one direction and pull off of pickup tube. Discard strainer after inspection.
INSPECT
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Fuel strainer. If strainer is contaminated, the fuel tank should be cleaned and the fuel filter must be replaced.
ASSEMBLE
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Position new strainer on pickup tube and push on outer edge of ferrule until fully seated.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Fuel sender. Refer to Fuel Sender Replacement. See: Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
2. Fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement. See: Fuel Tank/Service and Repair
3. Add fuel and install fuel filler cap.
4. Bleed air from system.
5. Negative battery cable.
6. Start engine and check for leaks.