Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169 , removing and installing: Removing

Observe safety precautions → Safety precautions when working on fuel supply system .

Observe rules for cleanliness → Rules for cleanliness .

CAUTION:

To remove fuel level sensor 2 G169 , the fuel tank may only be filled to a maximum of ¹ /₄ . Drain fuel tank if necessary. Procedure → Fuel tank, draining .
Observe procedures for disconnecting battery →
- 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
- 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL for ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, CABRIOLET
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Fig 1: Pushing Cover Over Battery Toward Right And Removing It Upward

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Push cover over battery toward right - arrow 1 - and remove it upward - arrow 2 -.

Fig 2: Locating Battery Ground Strap

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With ignition switched off, disconnect Battery Ground (GND) strap - arrow -.
Open fuel filler flap briefly and then close again.
Remove rear seat bench →
- 72 - SEAT - FRAMES
- 72 - SEAT - FRAMES for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
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Fig 3: Removing Cover Bolts For Locking Flange

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Unbolt cover for left locking flange - arrows -.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector At Left Locking Flange

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Disconnect electrical harness connector - arrow - at left locking flange.

CAUTION: The fuel system is under pressure! Before opening system, place rags around the connection area. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection.

Fig 5: Pulling Fuel Line Off From Left Locking Flange

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Pull fuel line - arrow - off from left locking flange, by pressing release button.

CAUTION: The fuel level sensor 2 G169 may only be removed when fuel tank is maximum ¹ /₄ full. Otherwise, a large amount of fuel will spill out.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Locking Ring With Wrench T10202

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Remove left locking ring using wrench T10202.
Carefully pull locking flange with Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169 and seal slightly out of fuel tank opening.

Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Line, Locking Flange, Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169 & Suction Jet Pump

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First remove fuel line - 1 - from fuel tank.
Pivot locking flange - 2 - with fuel level sensor 2 G169 - 3 - and suction jet pump - 4 - out of fuel tank opening.

NOTE:

When removing, be sure not to bend floater arm of fuel level sensor 2 G169.

Unclip suction jet pump from locking flange with Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169.

Fig 8: Press Release Buttons And Separate Fuel Hose At Y-Fitting

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Press release buttons - arrows - and separate fuel hose at the Y-fitting.
Remove locking flange with fuel level sensor 2 G169.