About to replace it in my 97 PI. Is it in the tank? Do I need to drop the tank? Thanks

The FTP sensor is (at least on the '99 I had) on the Passenger side upper corner, and yes you will need to DROP (not remove) the tank for access.

IIRC, I snagged this from a '98 P71. The FP plate is on the front & the tank is right-side-up in the photo, so that puts the FTP on the R of the car, like JohnG said. If you look thru the wheelwell, you might be able to see it over the frame.



Lowering it a few inches should allow you to access it.

But WHY?

If you plan on removing it from the tank, I'd recommend dropping the tank & washing around the sensor before your remove it. Otherwise, you could dump a LOT of dirt into your tank. If you do remove the tank, buy a new filler neck O-ring first. Use ONLY clean motor oil to lube it (or anything else on the fuel system) for easier install.

A few cans of Berryman B-12 Chemtool will allow you to rinse out the check valve on the filler neck. That'll make it easier to fill the tank. This junker was nasty before I washed it.

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does that part have a hose connecting from the filler tube to the tank with a little plastic gadget attached along with a rubber boot of some kind?

Uuuuuuhuhuh... No.