16 12 000 Removing and installing or replacing fuel gauge sensor (petrol/gasoline, right)

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Recycling

Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting vessel ready.

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the workbay!
Avoid skin contact (wear gloves)!
When performing repair work on the open fuel tank, work with a clean environment. Dirt contamination in the fuel tank can lead to driving impairments or to vehicle failure.
Before starting the engine for the first time:

Fill fuel tank with at least 5 liters of fuel

Check TRANSFER FUNCTION OF SUCTION JET PUMP .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

DRAW OFF FUEL FROM FUEL TANK
Remove seat bench . See 52 26 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR SEAT or 52 26 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT (FOR 3RD SEAT ROW) on vehicles with a 3rd row of seats

For E70 without 3rd row of seats only:

Only unclip seat bench (1) as shown on the left and right and fold up in direction of arrow.

Secure seat bench on front seat (2).

Fig 1: Securing Seat Bench

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If necessary, disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove cover (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Cover

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Release nuts (1) and remove cover for sensor opening (2) from right side of fuel tank.

Fig 3: Identifying Sensor Opening Cover And Nut

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock quick-release fastener (2) and detach vent line.

If necessary, unlock quick-release fastener (3) for fuel delivery line of auxiliary heater and detach.

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (4) for auxiliary heater fuel pump.

Fig 4: Identifying Quick-Release Fastener And Plug Connection

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Measure gap dimension (A) at clamping ring (1).

Release hose clamp (2) and remove from clamping ring (1).

Press clamping ring (1) apart at open end and remove.

Fig 5: Identifying Clamping Ring Gap Dimension

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Installation note:

Make sure that service cover is installed in correct position.

Indentation (2) on clamping ring must line up with raised section (1) of tank.

Pin on service cover (3) must line up with indentation on clamping ring.

Hose clamp (4) must always be replaced (pay attention to correct position).

Tighten hose clamp until clamping ring gap dimension is obtained.

Fig 6: Identifying Service Cover Pin And Hose Clamp

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Installation note:

Seal (1) must always be replaced.

Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Pump Seal

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IMPORTANT: Ground cable (1) must be replaced if it has been detached once!

Disconnect ground cable (1) towards top.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Ground Cable

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Carefully raise service cover.

Unclip plastic tube (1).

Unlock and disconnect snap fastener (2).

IMPORTANT: Catch escaping fuel in suitable container.
No fuel is permitted to get into the interior!

Remove fuel pump.

Fig 9: Identifying Snap Fastener And Plastic Tube

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With fuel pump removed, disconnect plug connection (1) in tank and replace ground cable (2).

Fig 10: Identifying Plug Connection And Ground Cable

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Unclip fuel level sensor (1) in direction of arrow from housing and then slide out of guides (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Fuel level sensor (1) must be felt and heard to snap into place.

Fig 11: Removing Fuel Level Sensor

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and disengage cable (2) from guides.

Fig 12: Identifying Plug Connection And Cable

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