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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998METRO L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSFUEL LEVEL SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRFUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT
1998 Chevrolet Metro L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFI
Fuel Level Sensor Replacement
1998 Chevrolet Metro L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFISECTION Fuel Level Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Remove the fuel sender assembly from the fuel tank.
2. Disconnect the fuel level sensor (gauge sender) electrical connector (1) from the fuel sender assembly.
Important: Do not apply pressure to the fuel level sensor resistor plate or the float arm. Pressure can deform the these parts and cause them to operate incorrectly.
3. Depress the retaining tab (1) and slide the fuel level sensor assembly down in order to remove the sensor from the fuel sender assembly.
Installation Procedure
1. Insert the locating tab (1) on the fuel level sensor assembly into the channel (2) on the fuel sender assembly and slide upward until locked in place.
2. Connect the fuel level sensor electrical connector (1) to the fuel sender assembly.
3. Install the fuel sender assembly into the fuel tank.
Caution: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Remove the fuel sender assembly from the fuel tank.
2. Disconnect the fuel level sensor (gauge sender) electrical connector (1) from the fuel sender assembly.
Important: Do not apply pressure to the fuel level sensor resistor plate or the float arm. Pressure can deform the these parts and cause them to operate incorrectly.
3. Depress the retaining tab (1) and slide the fuel level sensor assembly down in order to remove the sensor from the fuel sender assembly.
Installation Procedure
1. Insert the locating tab (1) on the fuel level sensor assembly into the channel (2) on the fuel sender assembly and slide upward until locked in place.
2. Connect the fuel level sensor electrical connector (1) to the fuel sender assembly.
3. Install the fuel sender assembly into the fuel tank.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.