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Fuel Sender Assembly: Removal

  1. Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove the fuel sender access panel. See FUEL SENDER ACCESS PANEL .
  2. Disconnect the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor electrical connector. Remove the FTP sensor. Disconnect the fuel sender electrical connector. Clean the fuel pipes, and fuel sender assembly to prevent possible fuel contamination during removal.
    3. NOTE: The retaining fuel sender assembly will spring-up when the retaining ring is removed.
  3. Disconnect the quick-connect fittings at the fuel sender assembly. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS . Hold down the fuel sender and remove the fuel sender retaining ring. Remove the fuel sender assembly. See Figure. Clean the fuel sender assembly sealing surfaces. Inspect the fuel sender assembly sealing surfaces.
    4. CAUTION: 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.
  4. Remove the fuel sender assembly and seal from the fuel tank. Discard the fuel sender assembly seal. Clean and inspect the fuel sender sealing surfaces.
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