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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN1998SC1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSFUEL LEVEL SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1998 Saturn SC1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8
Fuel Level Sensor: Service and Repair
1998 Saturn SC1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8SECTION Service and Repair
Description:
Description:
Description:
CAUTION:
^ DO NOT ALLOW SMOKING OR THE USE OF OPEN FLAMES IN THE AREA WHERE WORK ON THE FUEL SYSTEM IS TAKING PLACE.
^ ANY TIME THE FUEL SYSTEM IS BEING WORKED ON, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE, EXCEPT FOR THOSE TESTS WHERE BATTERY VOLTAGE IS REQUIRED.
REMOVAL
1. Remove fuel tank and fuel pump module.
2. Remove the electrical connector from the fuel level sending unit by disengaging the locking tab and pulling the connector from the sender.
3. Grasping the fuel pump module in both hands and placing both thumbs at the bottom of the fuel sending unit, firmly press the sender toward the top of the module to disengage the bottom attachment tang.
IMPORTANT: The fuel pump assembly is only serviced as a module without the sender unit. The inlet filter can be cleaned with mineral spirits; however, it cannot be replaced.
IMPORTANT: The fuel pump module to tank seal must always be replaced whenever the module is removed from the fuel tank. The correct seal is "green" in color. Do not use the older "black" seal.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the sender unit tank in the locator slot and snap the unit into place.
IMPORTANT: Verify that the float arm on the sender unit maintains the correct relationship to the pump module by standing the module on a flat, horizontal surface and measuring the distance between the surface and the bottom of the float. Use a 5/32 in. diameter drill as a gage. The gage must freely pass between the float and the horizontal surface with no more than 1/16 in. clearance. Refer to "Fuel Pump Module".
To verify the function and calibration of the sending unit, refer to "Fuel Tank Unit Calibration and Electrical Circuit" procedures in this service manual.
2. Install the electrical connector from the pump module to the sender unit. Push firmly to engage.
3. Install the fuel pump module and tank.
4. Perform the "Service Bay Diagnostic Test" for the evaporative emission system using the Scan tool. This test will verify the integrity of the vapor handling areas of the fuel system.
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When to See a Mechanic
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.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.