FUEL DELIVERY UNIT AND Fuel Level Sensor -G-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Wrench - Fuel Sending Unit:T10202
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm:VAG1332
Not illustrated:
Elbow Assembly Tool:T10118

CAUTION:

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts

Seal - Fuel pump

Work Procedure

NOTE:

During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.

-- Read the Safety Precautions before starting. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Follow the rules of cleanliness. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to REAR SEATS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ,

-- Remove the flange with the fuel filter on the left side. Refer to FUEL FILTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fold the right carpet to the side.

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-- Loosen the nuts -1 through 4- on the flange cover.

-- Remove the flange cover.

-- Remove the bleed line -1-.

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NOTE:

Squeeze the button on the line couplings.

WARNING:

Fuel lines are under pressure.

Danger of personal injury to eyes and skin.

Wear protective eyewear and protective clothing in order to avoid injury and contact with the skin. Wrap a cloth around the connection before loosening hose connections. Open the connection carefully and release the pressure.

-- Place a cloth around the fuel supply line connection -2- and remove the hose coupling.

NOTE:

Squeeze the button on the line couplings.

-- Disconnect the connector -3- from the fuel level sensor and the connector -4- from the fuel pump.

-- Remove the locking ring from the sensor flange using the :T10202 .

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-- Carefully lift the sensor flange.

-- Siphon the fuel if necessary. Refer to FUEL TANK, DRAINING .

-- Disconnect fuel pump connector -1- from flange.

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-- Remove fuel level sensor connector -2- from flange.

-- Remove the sensor flange.

-- Remove the sensor flange with the fuel filter fuel line through the right opening in the fuel tank.

-- Unclip the black filler hoses -1 and 2- off the fuel delivery unit housing.

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-- Remove the fuel line -3- for the suction jet pumps.

NOTE:

Press the locking ring to unlock the fuel line.

-- Remove the connecting line -4- from the fuel filter/fuel pump.

NOTE:

To do this, press red buttons on hose coupling together.

Insert the :T10118 to do this.

-- Rotate the fuel delivery unit approximately 15° to the left and remove it from the bottom of the fuel tank.

NOTE:

The fuel delivery unit housing is filled with fuel. Fuel may run out if the housing is tipped or tilted.

-- Remove the fuel level sensor.