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General Motors — Rheostat Removal (In-Tank)

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Procedure

  1. Drain the fuel tank, refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure.
  2. Remove the multivalve assembly from the tank refer to Multivalve Removal.
  3. Reach into the tank and disconnect the electrical connector at the Rheostat.
  4. Remove the two (2) retaining nuts from the float and Rheostat mounting bracket.
  5. Remove the float assembly and Rheostat.
  6. Remove the plastic rheostat cover from the Rheostat.

Source: manual:FuelSystem.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.