FUEL
TANK
AND
EXHAUST
SYSTEM
8-3
FUEL
GAUGE
GROUND
WIRE
VENT
HOSE
TEMPEST
REAR
VENT
PLATE
UNDERBODY
TEMPEST
FRONT
VENT
PLATE
UNDERBODY
PONTIAC
GRAND
PRIX
ONLY
UNDERBODY
PONTIAC
(EXCEPT
GRAND
PRIX)
Fig.
8-3 Vent
Hose
Routing
Tempest
and
Pontiac
FUEL
GAUGE
TANK
UNIT-PONTIAC AND
TEMPEST
(STATION
WAGONS)
(Fig. 8-9)
Replacement
NOTE:
Before
removing tank unit be sure it is
actually
inoperative (see fuel gauge checking
procedure).
1. Remove fuel filler cap and drain fuel tank as
necessary to insure fuel level is
below
point where
unit is installed in tank.
2. Remove
left
rear wheel from automobile.
3.
Remove fuel tank front splash shield.
4.
Disconnect ground connection and waterproof
tank
gauge
wire connector.
5.
Clean
away any dirt that has collected around
tank
unit and tank unit terminal so it
will
not enter
tank
when unit is removed.
6. Remove tank sending unit by using
tool
J 21518.
7. Replace by reversing the
above
procedures,
making
sure a new tank sending unit gasket is
installed.
NOTE:
Before
the new unit is installed in the
tank, the float arm should be checked for freedom
of
movement by
raising
it to various positions and
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