Engine Control System/Fuel System
Fuel Sender
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Repair Procedures
Removal
- Remove the fuel pump. (Refer to Fuel System - "Fuel Pump")
- Disconnect the fuel level sensor connector (A).

- Press the retaining hook (A) with a screwdriver and remove the fuel level sensor in the direction of the arrow.


Inspection
- Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the (-) battery cable.
- Remove the fuel pump assembly.
- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 3 of the sender connector (A) at each float level.

Pin No. Description 1 Fuel sensor signal (+) 2 - 3 Fuel sensor ground (-) 4 Fuel Pump Motor (+) 5 Fuel Pump Motor (-) - Also check that the resistance changes smoothly as the float moves from the "E" position to the "F" position.
Position Resistance (Ω) Capacity (L) E 398 - 305 3.0 1/2 80,4 - 84,4 18.2 F 14 - 16 33,7
Installation
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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