Fuel Gauge Sender: Service and Repair

Fig 21 Fuel Pump/Level Sensor Electrical Connector:

NOTE: Remove fuel pump module to access fuel gauge sender. Refer to Fuel Pump Module.

REMOVAL
1. Depress retaining tab and remove the fuel pump/level sensor connector from the bottom of the fuel pump module electrical connector.

Fig 22 Wire Terminal Locking Wedge:

2. Pull off blue locking wedge.

Fig 23 Wire Terminal Locking Finger:

3. Using a small screwdriver lift locking finger away from terminal and push terminal out of connector.

Fig 24 Removing Wires From Connector:

4. Push level sensor signal and ground terminals out of the connector.

Fig 25 Loosening Level Sensor:

5. Insert a screwdriver between the fuel pump module and the top of the level sensor housing. Push level sensor down slightly.

Fig 26 Level Sensor Removal/Installation:

6. Slide level sensor wires through opening fuel pump module.
7. Slide level sensor out of installation channel in module.

Fig 27 Groove In Back Side Of Level Sensor:

INSTALLATION
1. Insert level sensor wires into bottom of opening in module.
2. Wrap wires into groove in back of level sensor.

Fig 28 Installation Channel:

3. While feeding wires into guide grooves, slide level sensor up into channel until it snaps into place.
- Ensure tab at bottom of sensor locks in place.
4. Install level sensor wires in connector. Push the wires up through the connector and then pull them down until they lock in place.
- Ensure signal and ground wires are installed in the correct position.
5. Install locking wedge on connector.
6. Push connector up into bottom of fuel pump module electrical connector.
7. Install fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump Module.