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Disconnect the fuel supply and fuel return All except vehicle with diesel engine
lines from the fuel tank. For additional
I information, refer to Section 310-00 [Fuel 20. Using the special tool, loosen the fuel pump
module locking ring.
System
- General Information].
All exce~t vehicles with diesel engine 21 ACAUTION:M~~~ sure that the float or V
17. Disconnect the evaporative emissions
canister pipe.
-.
Squeeze the clip to release the pipe.
18.
Remove the evaporative emissions canister
from the fuel tank.
All vehicles
19. Remove the fuel tank assembly. arm
are not damaged while removing or
installing the fuel pump module.
Remove the fuel pump module.
I. Remove the locking ring.
2. Remove the O-ring seal.
Discard the O-ring seal.
3. Lift the module from the fuel tank.
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Vehicles with diesel engine Installation
22. Using the special tool, loosen the fuel level WARNINGS: sensor locking ring.
A Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or
open flame of any type when working on
or near fuel related components. Highly
flammable vapors are always present and
may ignite. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in personal injury.
A This procedure involves fuel handling. Be
prepared for fuel spillage at all times and
always observe fuel handling precautions.
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
CAUTIONS:
23m &AUTION:M~~~ sure that the float or
arm are not damaged while removing or
installing the fuel level sensor.
Remove the fuel level sensor.
1. Remove the locking ring.
2. Remove the O-ring seal.
Discard the O-ring seal.
3. Lift the sensor from the fuel tank. Make
sure the fuel lines are connected in
the correct fuel-flow direction. Fuel supply
line connectors are white or are identified
by a white band. Fuel return line
connectors are red or are identified by a
red band.
A Make sure that the fuel supply and fuel
return lines click into place when installing
the lines. To make sure that the fuel lines
are fully seated, pull on the lines.
N0TE:lnstall a new O-ring seal.
N0TE:When installing the fuel tank make sure the
fuel lines do not get kinked or trapped.
N0TE:lnstall new fuel filler and vent pipe retaining
clamps.
N0TE:The fuel filler and vent pipe retaining clamps
must be installed in the same position as removed.
1. N0TE:Make sure that the arrows on the fuel
tank and the fuel pump module or fuel level
sensor are aligned correctly.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Fuel Pump Module(23 534 0)
Removal
I. Remove the fuel pump module.
For additional information, refer to Fuel Tank
- in this section.
Installation
I. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Fuel Level Resistor Card
Removal
All except vehicles with diesel engine Discard the fuel level resistor card
1. Remove the fuel pump and sender unit.
For additional information, refer to: Fuel Tank
(310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and
Installation).
Vehicles with diesel engine
2. Remove the fuel level sensor.
For additional information, refer to: Fuel Tank
(310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and
Installation).
All vehicles
3. N0TE:Diesel engine variants only have 2 Installation
wires. All vehicles
Disconnect the fuel level resistor card
electrical connectors.
ACAUTION:DO not touch the fuel level
I resistor card surface with tools or hands.
1 i Failure to follow this instruction may result
I in damage to the fuel level resistor card.
4. Using needle nose pliers, remove the fuel
level resistor card.
1. Press the locking tangs.
2. Remove the fuel level resistor card.
N0TE:Make sure that the locking tangs are in the
fully locked position.
N0TE:Make sure that the wiring harness is routed
around the fuel line,
in line with the original
installation.
Install the new fuel level resistor card into
the fuel pump and sender unit or the fuel
level sensor.
2. N0TE:t is not important which electrical
connector is connected to which fuel level
resistor card related pin in the top flange.
N0TE:Diesel engine variants only have 2 wires.
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Connect the fuel level resistor card electrical
connectors.
3. Make sure that the float rod and arm are able
to sweep their full ranges without contacting
or fouling on any wires.
Vehicles with diesel engine
4. N0TE:lnstall a new fuel level sensor gasket.
Install the fuel level sensor.
For additional information, refer to: Fuel Tank
(310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and
InStallation).
All except vehicles with diesel engine
5. N0TE:lnstall a new fuel pump and sender
unit gasket.
Install the fuel pump and sender unit.
For additional information, refer to: Fuel Tank
(310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and
Installation).
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