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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 212 (ENGINE CONTROLS - 2.2L (L61) INTRODUCTION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the fuel pump module assembly. Refer to Fuel Pump Module Replacement .
  2. Remove the fuel pump and fuel level sensor electrical retaining clip at the top of the fuel sender assembly.
  3. Disconnect the fuel pump and fuel level sensor electrical connector.
  4. Depress the 3 tabs (1) securing upper fuel reservoir and slide upward until free of lower reservoir (2).
    Fig 1: Depressing Upper Fuel Reservoir Retaining Tabs
    GM619293Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Depress the tab on the fuel level sensor (1) while sliding up and out of the housing.
    Fig 2: Depressing Fuel Level Sensor Retaining Tab
    GM619296Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the retaining clip from the electrical connector.
  7. Remove the fuel level sensor wires from the connector, taking care to note the location of the wires.
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