Removing pressure sensor from fuel tank

[1998Exp]

Got the fuel tank out of the vehicle for cleaning before replacing the pump. Not sure if the pressure sensor is susceptible to the cleaning chemical (Delphi FC01), but would rather not take the risk. Will appreciate advice from those who did it before how to remove the sensor; is it screwed in or pressed? Thanks!

 

[Turdle]

It does unscrew, counter clockwise while pressing in on it if you can. Sometimes they are stuck good, you might try soapy hot water and a brush around the rim, goal is to moisten the o ring seal.

 

[410Fortune]

It says on top of the sensor
There are little arrows imbedded in the plastic molding thay show tighten and loosen

The sensor is a 1/4 turn and then out
The gasket makes for a very tight fit so you have to press firmly as you turn
After that it pulls straight up

Careful! I have broken a few at the junk yard trying to get them out. I have some of these if you need one

 

[1998Exp]

I managed to remove the sensor intact. The hot soapy water definitely helped. Thank you both!
And while at the subject, one more detail, about the vapor line connection. Expected it to be secured with one of those two-prong plastic retainers, but no such thing. The best I could tell, with the tank still under the vehicle, was some sort of a one-time use external tie, and just tore it off. There seems to be no provision for any replacement (apart perhaps, for a piece of wire wrapped around). But with virtually no pressure in the tank, I am assuming that just pushing that tube back in place will be enough. Correct?

 

[410Fortune]

is it the green fitting? You squeeze the sides and it releases the EVAP fittings are usually white or green and they are oval shaped when plugged in. You squeeze the sides to make it round and it pulls right off

 

[1998Exp]

is it the green fitting? You squeeze the sides and it releases the EVAP fittings are usually white or green and they are oval shaped when plugged in. You squeeze the sides to make it round and it pulls right off

Thanks! That was about the green fitting indeed. Should have asked you earlier, because I could not see much in that tight space under the vehicle and just destroyed that little security clip. Guess I'll have to improvise something now, to prevent that tube from popping off.