Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the seal.

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

-- Insert the Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169- carefully into the fuel tank.

-- Insert the Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169- into the mount and press on it until it clicks into place.

-- Install a new dry locking flange seal -4-.

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CAUTION:

Risk of leaking.

When inserting sealing flange, sealing ring must not be damaged or crushed.

-- Bring the locking flange into the installation position.

The tab -1- on the locking flange must face the hole -arrow- in the retaining ring and between the tabs -2 and 3- on the fuel tank.

-- Shortly before installing the locking flange cover, smooth out the rest of the sealant on the cover and on the body with a carpet knife but do not remove it completely.

NOTE:

The remaining material acts as an adhesive base for the new sealant that will be applied.

CAUTION:

Danger of poor adhesion.

Keep the adhesive surface free of dirt and grease.
Cut back the adhesive surface shortly before installing.
Do not prime or use a cleaning solution on the adhesive surface.
Applying primer is only necessary if a new locking flange cover will be used.

-- Cut the sealant cartridge nozzle as shown in the illustration.

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Dimension -a- = 7 mm.

-- Apply a new sealant bead to the smoothed sealant on the locking flange cover and insert the cover.

Both holes in the cover face opposite the drive direction.

-- Install the luggage compartment floor. Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the front shelf. Refer to REAR SHELF, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .