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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998METRO L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSFUEL LEVEL SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRFUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
1998 Chevrolet Metro L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFI
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
1998 Chevrolet Metro L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFISECTION Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
Notice: Do not attempt to disassemble the fuel sender assembly. Damage may occur to the sender assembly and the component parts. A re-assembled fuel sender assembly will not perform properly after installation to the vehicle.
1. Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement.
2. Disconnect the fuel sender assembly electrical connector (5) from the fuel sender assembly (4).
3. Remove the clamp and the fuel vapor hose (3) from fuel vapor pipe on the fuel sender assembly (4).
4. Disconnect the quick connect fuel return line (1) from the fuel sender assembly (4). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar).
5. Disconnect the quick connect fuel feed line (2) from the fuel sender assembly (4). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar).
6. Remove the six screws attaching the fuel sender assembly to the fuel tank.
7. Remove the fuel sender assembly from the fuel tank.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the fuel sender assembly to the fuel tank with a new gasket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the six bolts securing the fuel sender assembly to the fuel tank.
Tighten
Tighten the six fuel sender assembly bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3. Connect the fuel vapor hose (3) to the fuel vapor pipe on the fuel sender assembly (4) and secure with the clamp.
4. Connect the quick connect fuel return line (1) to the fuel return pipe on the fuel sender assembly (4). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar).
5. Connect the quick connect fuel feed line (2) to the fuel feed pipe on the fuel sender assembly (4). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar).
6. Connect the fuel sender assembly electrical connector (5) to the fuel sender assembly (4).
7. Install the fuel tank to the vehicle.
Notice: Do not attempt to disassemble the fuel sender assembly. Damage may occur to the sender assembly and the component parts. A re-assembled fuel sender assembly will not perform properly after installation to the vehicle.
1. Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement.
2. Disconnect the fuel sender assembly electrical connector (5) from the fuel sender assembly (4).
3. Remove the clamp and the fuel vapor hose (3) from fuel vapor pipe on the fuel sender assembly (4).
4. Disconnect the quick connect fuel return line (1) from the fuel sender assembly (4). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar).
5. Disconnect the quick connect fuel feed line (2) from the fuel sender assembly (4). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar).
6. Remove the six screws attaching the fuel sender assembly to the fuel tank.
7. Remove the fuel sender assembly from the fuel tank.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the fuel sender assembly to the fuel tank with a new gasket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the six bolts securing the fuel sender assembly to the fuel tank.
Tighten
Tighten the six fuel sender assembly bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3. Connect the fuel vapor hose (3) to the fuel vapor pipe on the fuel sender assembly (4) and secure with the clamp.
4. Connect the quick connect fuel return line (1) to the fuel return pipe on the fuel sender assembly (4). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar).
5. Connect the quick connect fuel feed line (2) to the fuel feed pipe on the fuel sender assembly (4). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar).
6. Connect the fuel sender assembly electrical connector (5) to the fuel sender assembly (4).
7. Install the fuel tank to the vehicle.
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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.