Fuel Level Sensor: Installation

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Route the fuel gauge sending unit wire through the center of the fuel pump module.

Fig 1: Routing Fuel Gauge Sending
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NOTE: The grounding eyelet must be on the front side of the sending unit.

Fig 2: Installing Screw Through Grounding Eyelet

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Hook the fuel gauge sending unit on the fuel pump module and install the screw through the grounding eyelet and tighten the screw.
Slide the heat shrink tube onto the wire harness and connect the electrical connector.

Fig 3: Sliding Heat Shrink Tube Onto Wire Harness
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WARNING: Do not use an open flame to shrink the heat shrink tube, use a heat gun only. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Fig 4: Shrinking Heat Shrink Tube

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Using a heat gun, shrink the heat shrink tube.
Install the fuel pump. For additional information, refer to FUEL PUMP .