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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001MONTE CARLO V6-3.4L VIN EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSFUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN E
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN ESECTION Service and Repair
FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the spare tire cover, the jack, and the spare tire.
3. Remove the trunk liner. Refer to Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear in Trunk/Liftgate.
4. Remove the 7 nuts retaining the fuel sender access panel.
5. Remove the fuel sender access panel.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor.
7. Remove the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor (7) from modular fuel sender assembly.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Reinstall the new fuel tank vapor pressure sensor (7) to modular fuel sender.
2. Connect the electrical connector to fuel tank vapor pressure sensor
3. Reinstall the fuel sender access panel.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Caution and Notices.
4. Reinstall the 7 nuts retaining the fuel sender access panel.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel sender access panel nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
5. Reinstall the trunk liner. Refer to Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear in Trunk/Liftgate.
6. Reinstall the spare tire, the jack, and the spare tire cover.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the spare tire cover, the jack, and the spare tire.
3. Remove the trunk liner. Refer to Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear in Trunk/Liftgate.
4. Remove the 7 nuts retaining the fuel sender access panel.
5. Remove the fuel sender access panel.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor.
7. Remove the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor (7) from modular fuel sender assembly.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Reinstall the new fuel tank vapor pressure sensor (7) to modular fuel sender.
2. Connect the electrical connector to fuel tank vapor pressure sensor
3. Reinstall the fuel sender access panel.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Caution and Notices.
4. Reinstall the 7 nuts retaining the fuel sender access panel.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel sender access panel nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
5. Reinstall the trunk liner. Refer to Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear in Trunk/Liftgate.
6. Reinstall the spare tire, the jack, and the spare tire cover.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
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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.