Fuel Level Sensor 2 - G169-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Follow all safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Move the front seats all the way forward.

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to BENCH SEAT/SINGLE SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Rear/Bench Seats

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WARNING:

Danger due to escaping fuel.

To prevent large quantities of fuel from leaking when removing the fuel level sensor, the fuel tank may only be a maximum of ¹ /₄ full.

-- If required, empty the fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK, DRAINING .

-- Unclip the cover -1- off the left locking flange using Trim Removal Wedge:3409 -arrows-.

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1, 2 and 3- by releasing the connector safety catch.

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Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Sending Unit Wrench

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WARNING:

Danger due to escaping fuel.

To prevent large quantities of fuel from leaking when removing the fuel level sensor, the fuel tank may only be a maximum of ¹ /₄ full.

-- Remove the locking ring using the Wrench - Fuel Sending Unit:T10202 .

-- Carefully remove the Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169- with the suction jet pump a little from the fuel tank opening.

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-- Remove the seal -2- on the fuel tank opening.

-- Unclip the Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169- -item 3- from the suction jet pump -1- and carefully remove it from the fuel tank opening.

NOTE:

Be careful not to bend the floater arm on the fuel level sensor when removing it.