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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

  1. J 34730-1A Fuel Pressure Gauge
  2. J 39765 Fuel Sender Locknut Wrench

Removal Procedure

Caution: Provide proper ventilation when working with fuel in enclosed areas where fuel vapors can collect. The lack of adequate ventilation may result in personal injury.

Caution: Always wear safety goggles when working with fuel in order to protect the eyes from fuel splash.

Notice: 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.

  1. Relieve the fuel system fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  2. Drain the fuel tank to at least 3/4 of a tank full. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in general information.
  4. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
  5. Important: The modular fuel sender support assembly will spring-up when the locking ring is moved.


    Object Number: 247940  Size: SH
  6. Remove the fuel sender assembly using J 39765 Fuel Sender Locknut Wrench. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .

Disassemble Procedure


    Object Number: 238597  Size: SH
  1. Note the position of the fuel sender strainer (2) for installation.
  2. Support the reservoir with one hand and grasp the fuel sender strainer with the other hand.

  3. Object Number: 191818  Size: SH
  4. Pull the external fuel sender strainer off of the fuel sender.
  5. Inspect the fuel sender strainer. If the fuel sender strainer is contaminated, the fuel tank should be cleaned.
  6. Discard the fuel sender strainer after inspection.

  7. Object Number: 238597  Size: SH
  8. Disassemble the electrical connectors from the fuel level sensor assembly (3) of the fuel pump and cover assembly.
  9. Disassemble the fuel level sensor assembly.

Assemble Procedure


    Object Number: 238597  Size: SH
  1. Assemble the fuel level sensor assembly (3).
  2. Assemble the electrical connectors to the fuel pump and cover assembly.

  3. Object Number: 191818  Size: SH
  4. Position the new fuel sender strainer on the modular fuel sender and push on the outer edge of the fuel sender strainer until the fuel sender strainer is fully seated on to the sender assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 247940  Size: SH
  1. Install the fuel sender assembly into the fuel tank using J 39765 Fuel Sender Locknut Wrench. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
  2. Reinstall the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 235992  Size: SH
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Add fuel to the fuel tank.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
  7. Reinstall the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
  8. Inspect for fuel leaks.
  9. 7.1. Turn ignition switch to ON for 2 seconds.
    7.2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF for 5 seconds.
    7.3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    7.4. Check for fuel leaks.
  10. Reinstall the intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Intake Manifold Removal in engine mechanical.