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Fuel Level Sensor: Removal

WARNING: Do not carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel causing personal injury or a fire hazard.
  1. Remove the fuel pump module. For additional information, refer to Fuel Pump .
  2. NOTE: Note the routing of the sending unit wire for installation.
  3. Unwrap the sending unit wire from the rest of the fuel pump module wire harness.
  4. Fig 1: Locating Fuel Pump Module Wire Harness
    GF0033577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the heat shrink tube covering the electrical connector.
  6. Fig 2: Locating Heat Shrink Tube Covering Electrical Connector
    GF0033578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  8. Fig 3: Locating Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Wire
    GF0033579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the screw and lift up to remove the fuel gauge sending unit.
  10. Fig 4: Removing Fuel Gauge Sending Unit
    GF0033580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.