Fuel Tank Unit: Description and Operation

FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY




The fuel sender assembly consists of the following major components:
- The fuel level sensor (6)
- The fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor (1)
- The fuel pump module (2)
- The fuel strainer (3)

FUEL STRAINER
The fuel strainer attaches to the lower end of the fuel sender. The fuel strainer is made of woven plastic. The functions of the fuel strainer are to filter contaminants and to wick fuel. The fuel strainer normally requires no maintenance. Fuel stoppage at this point indicates that the fuel tank contains an abnormal amount of sediment or contamination.