Ascender 2WD L6-4.2L (2003)
Fuel Tank Unit: Service and Repair
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
Tools Required
J 44402 Fuel Tank Sending Unit Wrench
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the fuel tank.
NOTE: Do Not handle the fuel sender assembly by the fuel pipes. The amount of leverage generated by handling the fuel pipes could damage the
joints.
2. Use the J 44402 to remove the fuel sender assembly retaining ring.
3. Remove the fuel sender assembly and the seal. Discard the seal.
Caution:
Drain the fuel from the fuel sender assembly into an approved container in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury. Never store
the fuel in an open container.
4. Clean the fuel sender sealing surfaces.
Installation Procedure
Caution:
In order 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.
1. Install the new seal on the fuel tank.
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. Install the fuel sender assembly into the fuel tank.
3. Use the J 44402 to install the fuel sender assembly retaining ring.