Fuel Sender Assembly Service

Assembly Components:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Relieve fuel system pressure.
3. Drain fuel tank.
4. Fuel tank assembly.
5. Fuel sender assembly.

DISASSEMBLE
1. Note position of fuel strainer on fuel pump.
2. Support fuel sender assembly with one hand and grasp strainer with the other hand.
^ Rotate strainer in one direction and pull off pump. Discard strainer after inspection.

INSPECT
^ Fuel pump strainer. If strainer is contaminated, the fuel
tank should be cleaned.
^ Fuel pump inlet for dirt and debris. If found, fuel pump and reservoir should be replaced.

3. Vent hose and fuel return hose from under cover.
4. Quick-connect fitting on fuel pump flex pipe.
5. Electrical connector from fuel pump.
6. Pry locking tabs on bottom of fuel reservoir, lift reservoir to clear locking tabs and pull reservoir downward to clear guides on fuel sender.

ASSEMBLE
1. Align tabs on reservoir with guide on fuel sender. Push upward to stop on top of reservoir and snap locking tabs over ramps on bottom of reservoir.
2. Fuel vent and return hose.
3. Quick-connect fitting on fuel pump flex pipe.
4. Electrical connector on fuel pump.

NOTE: Always install a new pump strainer when replacing fuel pump.

5. New pump strainer in same position as noted during disassembly.
^ Push on outer edge of strainer ferrule until fully seated.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Fuel sender assembly.
2. Fuel tank.
3. Add fuel and install fuel filler cap.
4. Negative battery cable.


INSPECT
^ Turn ignition switch to "ON" position for two seconds, then turn to "OFF" for ten seconds. Again turn to "ON" position and check for fuel leaks.