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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2005LANCER L4-2.0L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSFUEL LEVEL SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.0L SOHC
Fuel Level Sensor: Service and Repair
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.0L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly (Refer to Rear Seat Assembly).
2. Pry out the service hole cover.
3. Disconnect the harness connector.
CAUTION: Pay attention not to damage the sensor unit and the float of the fuel level sensor when withdrawing it from the service hole.
4. Remove the fuel level sensor mounting bolts and remove the fuel level sensor from service hole.
NOTE: Check the fuel level sensor (Refer to Combination Meter Assembly - On-vehicle Service). If defective, replace it.
CAUTION: Pay attention not to damage the sensor unit and the float of the fuel level sensor when inserting it from the service hole.
5. Install the fuel level sensor. Tighten the mounting nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 2.5 ± 0.5 Nm (23 ± 4 in.lb)
6. Connect the harness connector.
7. Apply the specified sealant to the contact surfaces of the service hole cover and the floor pan, and install the service hole cover.
Specified sealant: 3M(TM) 8513 Grommets Windshield Sealer (Black)
8. Install the rear seat cushion assembly (Refer to Rear Seat Assembly).
1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly (Refer to Rear Seat Assembly).
2. Pry out the service hole cover.
3. Disconnect the harness connector.
CAUTION: Pay attention not to damage the sensor unit and the float of the fuel level sensor when withdrawing it from the service hole.
4. Remove the fuel level sensor mounting bolts and remove the fuel level sensor from service hole.
NOTE: Check the fuel level sensor (Refer to Combination Meter Assembly - On-vehicle Service). If defective, replace it.
CAUTION: Pay attention not to damage the sensor unit and the float of the fuel level sensor when inserting it from the service hole.
5. Install the fuel level sensor. Tighten the mounting nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 2.5 ± 0.5 Nm (23 ± 4 in.lb)
6. Connect the harness connector.
7. Apply the specified sealant to the contact surfaces of the service hole cover and the floor pan, and install the service hole cover.
Specified sealant: 3M(TM) 8513 Grommets Windshield Sealer (Black)
8. Install the rear seat cushion assembly (Refer to Rear Seat Assembly).
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.