Fuel gauge not working properly

Tiny
DANIELN42
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  • 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 300,000 MILES
Fuel gauge works but it is not accurate. How can I fix this the cheapest way possible?
Monday, July 15th, 2019 AT 12:41 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
  • MECHANIC
  • 52,797 POSTS
Good afternoon,

You will need to replace the sender unit in the tank.

I posted one from rock auto. It is not cheap. The only other way is a used one which I never recommend.

Roy

CAUTION: Do not smoke or work near an open flame when working on the fuel pump.

1. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION
2. REMOVE FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
a. Take out the floor carpet.
B. Remove the service hole cover.

HINT: At the time of installation, please see the items. Check for fuel leakage.

3. DISCONNECT FUEL PUMP & SENDER GAUGE CONNECTOR
4. REMOVE NO.1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
Remove the 2 bolts and No.1 fuel tank protector.

Torque: 4 N.M (40 kgf. Cm, 35 in. Lbf)

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5. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE (FUEL TUBE CONNECTOR)

CAUTION:
- Perform disconnecting and connecting operations of the fuel tube connector (quick type) after observing the precautions.
- As there is retained pressure in the fuel pipe line, prevent it from splashing inside the vehicle compartment.

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6. REMOVE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY FROM FUEL TANK
a. Remove the 6 bolts and fuel tank vent tube set plate.

Torque: 4 N.M (40 kgf. Cm, 35 in. Lbf)

b. Pull out the fuel pump assembly.
C. Remove the gasket from the pump assembly.

NOTE:
- Do not damage the fuel pump filter.
- Be careful that the arm of the sender gauge should not bent.

HINT: At the time of installation, please see the items. Install a new gasket to the pump assembly.
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Monday, July 15th, 2019 AT 1:00 PM

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