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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 547 (ENGINE CONTROLS/FUEL - 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT (1500 SERIES)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Installation Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Level Sensor
    GM1704577Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the fuel level sensor to the module.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Fuel Level Sensor At Sending Unit Bucket (4.8L & 5.3L)
    GM1341846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Position and slide the fuel level sensor down.
    3. Fig 3: Locating Fuel Level Sensor Tangs & Retainer
    GM1704575Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Ensure that the level sensor tangs (2) are engaged at the bucket.
  4. Install the fuel level sensor electrical connector to the module cover.
  5. Ensure that the retainer (1) engaged the module cover.
  6. Install the fuel tank module. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (2500 LWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank Front) , Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (1500 SWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank + E85) , Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (1500 Series) , Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (2500 LWB - 43.5L (11.5 gal) Tank Rear) , Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (1500 LWB - 117.3L (31 gal) Tank + E85) .
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