Tools Needed:
- Socket set
- Ratchet
- Extension
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Rags
- Safety glasses
1. Park your vehicle on level ground and turn off the engine. Allow it to cool down if it has been running.
2. Open the gas cap to relieve any pressure in the fuel tank. This will make it easier to remove the fuel sending unit.
3. Locate the fuel tank sending unit. It is usually located on the top of the fuel tank, near the rear of the vehicle. It is a cylindrical object with a wire connector plugged into the top.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel tank sending unit. Press the release tab on the connector and pull it straight up.
5. Remove the mounting bolts for the fuel tank sending unit. There are usually four bolts that hold the sending unit in place. Use a socket and ratchet to loosen and remove the bolts.
6. Carefully remove the fuel tank sending unit from the tank. Be careful not to spill any fuel.
7. Inspect the fuel tank sending unit for damage or wear. If the sending unit is damaged, you will need to replace it.
8. If the sending unit is not damaged, you can simply clean it and reinstall it. Use a rag dampened with carburetor cleaner to clean the float and the inside of the sending unit.
9. Reinstall the fuel tank sending unit into the tank. Make sure that the float is positioned correctly and that the sending unit is seated properly.
10. Reinstall the mounting bolts for the fuel tank sending unit. Tighten the bolts securely.
11. Reconnect the electrical connector to the fuel tank sending unit.
12. Close the gas cap.
13. Start the engine and check the fuel gauge. The gauge should now be working properly.
If the fuel gauge still does not work properly, you may need to replace the fuel gauge sensor.
