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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001MONTE CARLO V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSFUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Service and Repair
FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the rear compartment trim panel.
2. Remove the fuel sender access panel.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel tank pressure sensor.
4. Remove the fuel tank pressure sensor (7) from the fuel sender assembly.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install a new seal provided with the fuel tank pressure sensor.
2. Install the new fuel tank pressure sensor (7) to the fuel sender.
3. Connect the electrical connector to fuel tank pressure sensor
4. Install the fuel sender access panel.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the fuel sender access panel retaining nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel sender access panel nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
6. Install the rear compartment trim panel.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the rear compartment trim panel.
2. Remove the fuel sender access panel.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel tank pressure sensor.
4. Remove the fuel tank pressure sensor (7) from the fuel sender assembly.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install a new seal provided with the fuel tank pressure sensor.
2. Install the new fuel tank pressure sensor (7) to the fuel sender.
3. Connect the electrical connector to fuel tank pressure sensor
4. Install the fuel sender access panel.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the fuel sender access panel retaining nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel sender access panel nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
6. Install the rear compartment trim panel.
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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.