Fuel Level Sensor -G-: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Follow all safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

Follow the guidelines for cleanliness. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Position driver's seat as far back and up as possible using the full seat adjustment range.

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY .

WARNING:

Danger of fuel entering vehicle interior.

-- Empty fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK, DRAINING .

-- Remove the right seat frame in 2nd row. Refer to SECOND ROW, 2 PASSENGER OVERVIEW .

Fig 1: Cut Floor Covering Along Perforation

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WARNING:

Risk of injury.

-- Cut the floor covering along the perforation -arrows- on the right side with a carpet knife -1-.

-- Fold the floor covering to the side in the -direction of arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Locking Flange Cover - Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove nuts -1 to 4- and remove right locking flange cover.

-- Disconnect electrical harness connector -3- at right locking flange.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Supply Line -2- And Electrical Harness Connector -3-

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WARNING:

Risk of injury from fuel.

To reduce residual pressure remaining in fuel system, lay a clean cloth around the connector and carefully loosen connector.

-- Disconnect the fuel supply line -2- from right locking flange.

-- Remove locking ring with Wrench T10202.

Fig 4: Removing Locking Ring With Wrench T10202

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-- Pull the right locking flange with seal out of the fuel tank a bit.

Fig 5: Identifying Electrical Connectors -1 And 2- On Underside Of Right Locking Flange

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-- Disconnect electrical connectors -1 and 2- on the underside of the right locking flange.

-- Disconnect fuel line -arrow- by pressing release button.

Fig 6: Identifying Delivery Lines -1 And 4- And Suction Jet Pipe -2-

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-- Lay aside right locking flange with auxiliary heater intake lines connected.

NOTE:

Ignore -1 to 4-.

-- Grasp in fuel tank opening and remove Fuel Level Sensor -G- through guide in the -direction of arrow 2- while pressing locking tab -arrow 1-.

Fig 7: Identifying Removal Of Fuel Level Sensor Through Guide -Arrow 2- While Pressing Locking Tab -Arrow 1-

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NOTE:

The Fuel Level Sensor -G- is shown without fuel tank to provide a better illustration.