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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 132 (ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION, OVERHAUL)FUEL SYSTEMSFUEL SENDER ASSEMBLYREMOVAL
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD
Fuel Sender Assembly: Removal
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal
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- Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove the fuel sender access panel. See FUEL SENDER ACCESS PANEL .
- Disconnect the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor electrical connector. Remove the FTP sensor. Disconnect the fuel sender electrical connector. Clean the fuel pipes, and fuel sender assembly to prevent possible fuel contamination during removal.
- Disconnect the quick-connect fittings at the fuel sender assembly. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS . Hold down the fuel sender and remove the fuel sender retaining ring. Remove the fuel sender assembly. See Figure. Clean the fuel sender assembly sealing surfaces. Inspect the fuel sender assembly sealing surfaces.
- Remove the fuel sender assembly and seal from the fuel tank. Discard the fuel sender assembly seal. Clean and inspect the fuel sender sealing surfaces.
NOTE:
The retaining fuel sender assembly will spring-up when the retaining ring is removed.
CAUTION:
Do not handle the fuel sender assembly by the fuel pipes. The amount of leverage generated by handling the fuel pipes could damage the joints.
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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.