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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 377 (ENGINE CONTROLS - 4.8L, 5.3L, & 6.0L (INTRODUCTION))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT (5.3L (L59) ENGINE)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Remove the sending unit. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines)  or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (5.3L (L59) Engine) .
  2. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
    3. Fig 1: Fuel Pump Electrical Connector (5.3L (L59))
    GM871933Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the fuel level sensor electrical connector retaining clip.
    4. Fig 2: Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Connector Retaining Clip
    GM871934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the fuel level sensor electrical connector.
    5. Fig 3: Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM871936Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the fuel level sensor retaining clip.
    6. Fig 4: Removing Fuel Level Sensor Retaining Clip
    GM871938Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the fuel level sensor.
    7. Fig 5: Removing Fuel Level Sensor
    GM871942Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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