Hombre XS Space Cab Fuel Gauge Sender - Component Locations - Page 538
Fuel Gauge Sender: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
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. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Drain fuel tank.
4. Remove the fuel tank.
5. IMPORTANT:
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The modular fuel sender assembly may spring up from its position.
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When removing the modular fuel sender assembly from the fuel tank, be aware that the reservoir bucket is full of fuel. It must be tipped
slightly during removal to avoid damage to the float. Discard fuel sender O-ring and replace with a new one.
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Carefully discard the reservoir fuel into an approved container.
While holding the modular fuel sender assembly down, remove the snap Ring from designated slots (1) located on the retainer.
INSTALLATION
1. Install a new O-ring on the modular fuel sender to the tank.
2. Align the tab on front of the modular sender with slot on front of the retainer snap Ring.
3. Slowly apply pressure to top of the spring loaded sender until the sender aligns flush with retainer on the tank.
4. IMPORTANT: Be sure that the snap Ring is fully seated within the tab slots.
Insert snap Ring into designated slots (1).
