Zeke1962

I've researched the threads and it appears my gas gauge not reading full after filling up is almost certainly the fuel sending unit.

Anyone know where I could find basic instructions on replacing this component? Chilton's manual, etc...? Or is this better to let the dealership do it??

bamberger_1

Pretty simple task for a half way good DIY. Open the trunk, take out the trunk liner in back. Here you can see the fuel tank. On the top you can find a large hex nut. Take off the wires, open the hex nut and SLOWLY fiddle out the fuel level sensor. It is somewhat a delicate assembly of an arm with a skimmer ..... What I found to be wrong with mine, was that the little printed circuit board (resistor signals depending on the arm's angle/gas level) on the top was slightly corroded and only needed cleaning with contact cleaner. Put it back and works perfect eversince.

Zeke1962

That sounds simple enough. I'll give it a try and let you know how it goes.

Zeke1962

Dumb question -
when you say take out the trunk liner do you mean the hard shell piece perpendicular to the carpet covering the spare tire (floor)?