Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Ion Red Line. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution .

Fig 1: View of fuel level sensor

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Remove the fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump Module Replacement .
Open the fuel pressure regulator retainers (1).
Slide the fuel pressure regulator out slightly from the module.

Fig 2: View Of Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Connector Retainer

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Using a small pick, disengage the fuel level sensor electrical connector retainer (1).
Disconnect the fuel level sensor electrical connector from the module cover.
Remove the fuel pressure regulator wire connector (2) from the fuel pressure regulator.
Remove the fuel pressure regulator.

Fig 3: View of fuel level sensor

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Push in the fuel level sensor retaining tabs (1) in order to disengage the sensor tabs from the module bucket.

Fig 4: View of fuel level sensor

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Slide the fuel level sensor up and out from the module bucket.