FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (M978).

TM 9-2320-279-20-1

Electrical System Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (M978).

7-88.

This task covers:

c. Follow-on Maintenance

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP

References

Models

None

M978

Equipment Condition

Test Equipment

Condition Description

TM or Para

None

Batteries disconnected.

Para 7-91

Special Tools

Hose cover removed.

Para 16-52.1

(some models only)

None

Supplies

Special Environmental Conditions

Compound, sealing, pipe thread,

None

Item 18, Appendix C

General Safety Instructions

Tags, identification, Item 48, Appendix C

No smoking, open flame, or sparks within 50

ft (15 m) of vehicle. Fire extinguisher

Personnel Required

nearby.

MOS 63S, Heavy wheel vehicle mechanic

a. Removal.

NOTE

There are two kinds of fuel level

sensors. Model A is made from

plastic, while Model B is made from

brass.

If fuel level sensor must be replaced

and same model is not available,

tank level indicator adjuster must.

also be replaced. Refer to

TM 9-2320-279-24P for proper parts

identification.

(1) Remove nut (1).

NOTE

Tag and mark electrical connectors

before removal.

Model A has three connectors. Model

B has two connectors.

Disconnect two connectors (2) and

(2)

connector (3).

Remove bushing (4) and nut (1) from

(3)

line (5).

Remove fitting (6) from fuel level

(4)

sensor (7).

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