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Fuel gauge sending unit

The fuel gauge sending unit (fuel level sensor) and float assembly is located on the side of fuel pump module (Fig. 27). The fuel pump module is located within the fuel tank.

Fig. 27 Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Location

1 - FUEL GAUGE FLOAT
2 - PICK-UP FILTER
3 - FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT
4 - FUEL FILTER/FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
5 - ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP
6 - PIGTAIL WIRING HARNESS

REMOVAL

(1) Remove fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal/ Installation.

Fig. 28 Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Release Tab

1 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
2 - FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT
3 - RELEASE TAB
4 - FUEL PUMP MODULE

(2) Remove fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump Module Removal/Installation.

(3) Remove electrical wire connector at sending unit terminals.

(4) Press on release tab (Fig. 28) to remove sending unit from pump module.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position sending unit to pump module and snap into place.

(2) Connect electrical connector to terminals.

(3) Install fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump Module Removal/Installation.

(4) Install fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal/ Installation.

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