Fuel Level Sensor 2: Removing

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Proceed As Follows:

-- Observe Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Observe Rules For Cleanliness CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

WARNING:

Danger Due To Escaping Fuel.

To Prevent Large Quantities Of Fuel From Leaking From The Fuel Level Sensor When Removing, The Fuel Tank May Only Be A Maximum Of ¹ /₄ Full.

-- Empty Fuel Tank If Necessary FUEL TANK DRAINING .

CAUTION:

Risk Of Destroying Electrical Components When Battery Is Disconnected.

Observe Measures When Disconnecting Battery.

-- Disconnect Battery. Refer To BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Fold Rear Bench Seat Backrest Forward.

-- Remove Loading Aid Frame. Refer To the appropriate Service Information .

-- Cut through sealing around locking flange cover with electric cutter:V.A.G 1561A and blade, L-shaped 25.4 mm:V.A.G 1561/22 .

Fig 1: Cut Through Sealing Around Locking Flange Cover With V.A.G 1561A And V.A.G 1561/22

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-- Remove Locking Flange Cover.

-- Repair Damaged Painted Surfaces.

-- Apply corrosion protection if necessary (Corrosion Protection Measures).

-- Disconnect Vent Lines -1, 2 And 3- On Locking Flange By Pressing Release Buttons.

Fig 2: Disconnect Vent Lines

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WARNING:

Danger Due To Escaping Fuel.

To Prevent Large Quantities Of Fuel From Leaking From The Fuel Level Sensor When Removing, The Fuel Tank May Only Be A Maximum Of ¹ /₄ Full.

-- Use A Union Nut Tool:T40068 A To Remove Union Nut -arrow-.

Fig 3: Danger Due To Escaping Fuel

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NOTE:

The Plastic Catch On The Threaded Ring Breaks Off When The Union Nut Is Loosened.

-- Carefully Remove Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169- -3- From Fuel Tank Opening.

Fig 4: Carefully Remove Fuel Level Sensor

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NOTE:

When Removing, Be Sure Not To Bend Floater Arm Of Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169-.

-- Disconnect Electrical Connector -2- By Pressing Release -arrow A-.

-- Press Bracket Together With Needle Nose Pliers -B Arrows- And Remove Suction Line -1-.