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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003MONTE CARLO V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSFUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear compartment trim panel.
3. Remove the nuts from the fuel sender access panel.
4. Remove the fuel sender access panel.
5. Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor electrical connector.
6. Remove the fuel tank pressure sensor (7) from the fuel sender assembly (1).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the new fuel tank pressure sensor (7) to the fuel sender assembly (1).
2. Connect the fuel tank pressure sensor electrical connector.
3. Install the fuel sender access panel.
4. Install the fuel sender access panel nuts.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
5. Install the rear compartment trim panel.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear compartment trim panel.
3. Remove the nuts from the fuel sender access panel.
4. Remove the fuel sender access panel.
5. Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor electrical connector.
6. Remove the fuel tank pressure sensor (7) from the fuel sender assembly (1).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the new fuel tank pressure sensor (7) to the fuel sender assembly (1).
2. Connect the fuel tank pressure sensor electrical connector.
3. Install the fuel sender access panel.
4. Install the fuel sender access panel nuts.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
5. Install the rear compartment trim panel.
6. 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.