Removal and Installation

REMOVAL 

1. Remove the fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation  (AWD), Removal and Installation  (FWD).
2. Turn the four retainers (A) 90° to disengage clips and remove fuel level sensor unit (sub)inspection hole cover.

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   : Front

3. Disconnect the harness connector from the fuel level sensor unit (sub).
4. Remove the lock ring from the fuel level sensor unit (sub).

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   NOTE: Make a paint mark on the sub fuel level sensor assembly and fuel tank for an alignment reference during installation.
   • Remove the lock ring using Tool (A).

     Tool	: - (J-45747) (shown)
     	: KV101207S0 (-)

   • Prior to removal, observe the alignment between fuel level sensor unit (sub) tabs (A) and the matching mark (B) on fuel tank as shown, below. This alignment is necessary for proper installation.

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     (C)	: Retainer pawl

5. Remove the fuel level sensor unit (sub).
   CAUTION:

   • Do not bend float arm during removal.
   • Do not tip fuel level sensor unit (sub) to avoid spilling fuel that remains in fuel level sensor unit (sub). Use a shop cloth to catch any fuel that spills.
   • Do not drop or bump fuel level sensor unit (sub).

INSTALLATION 

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Install O-ring to fuel tank.
  CAUTION:

  • Do not reuse O-ring.
  • Do not bend float arm during installation.
  • To install, fuel tube (A) must be routed as shown below, to avoid interference with float arms (B).

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• Align tabs (A) of the fuel level sensor unit (sub) with retainer pawl (C).

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  (B)	: Matching mark

• Check the connection for damage or any foreign materials.
• Align the connector with the tube, then insert the connector straight into the tube until a "click" sound is heard.
• After connecting, check that the connection is secured with following procedures.
  • Visually confirm that the two tabs are connected to the connector.
  • Pull (A) the tube and the connector to check that they are securely connected.

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• Before installing inspection hole cover, check that the connecting part has no fuel leaks. Refer to Inspection .
• Install inspection hole cover with the front mark (arrow) facing front.
• Lock inspection hole cover clips by turning 90°.