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Fuel Level Sending Unit And Sensor - Description
2011 Jeep Patriot 2WD L4-2.0LSECTION Fuel Level Sending Unit And Sensor - Description
DESCRIPTION
FWD
The front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles have a serviceable fuel level sending unit located on the fuel pump reservoir . Fuel Level Sending Unit And Sensor - Removal
AWD
The all wheel drive (AWD) vehicles with the saddle fuel tank configurations have a main (1) and auxiliary (2) fuel level sending units.
The main fuel level sending unit located on the main fuel pump reservoir (1) is serviceable . Fuel Level Sending Unit And Sensor - Removal
The auxiliary fuel level sending unit (2) is integrated with the auxiliary fuel pump module. The auxiliary fuel pump module and the fuel level sending unit is serviced as an assembly Fuel Tank - Removal.
RENDER: 1.0x
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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