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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1696 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM & FUEL SYSTEM - 4.3L - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT (EXTENDED CAB W/26 GAL TANK)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Fuel Level Sensor
    GM1854697Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the fuel level sensor over the slot in the reservoir and slide the sensor down into the slot.
    2. Fig 2: Sensor Clip & Retainers
    GM1854696Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Ensure that the fuel level sensor retainers (1) engage the module reservoir.
  3. Install the fuel level sensor wiring pigtail under the module clip (2).
    4. Fig 3: Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Connectors
    GM1854694Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the fuel level sensor wiring pigtail electrical connector (1) to the module cover.
  5. Install the fuel tank module. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (Regular Cab w/26 Gal Tank)  or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (Regular Cab w/34 Gal Tank)  or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (Extended Cab w/26 Gal Tank) .
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