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Removing and installing fuel gauge sender - AR47.10-P-7000FB

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MODEL 140 

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Gauge Sender Remove/Install Components
G05438893Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVINGINSTALLING Removal, installation    
DANGER Risk of explosion  from ignition. Risk of poisoning  from inhaling and swallowing fuel. Risk of injury  as a result of fuel coming into contact with skin and eyes. No fire, naked flame or smoking. Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately marked containers.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A 
1 If fuel tank is full, pump out about 8 liters of fuel   AR47.10-P-4001B
2 Remove trim panel for fuel tank in trunk   ra68001400480x
3 Unplug coupling (arrow) for fuel gauge sender (B4) Secure electric cable to prevent it slipping off  
4.1 Unbolt sealing flange (48/1) and fuel gauge sender (B4) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA47.10-P-1003-01B 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Lever sender replaces immersed pipe sender BT47.10-P-0001-01A 
4.2 Open bayonet lock of fuel gauge sender (B4) SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
5 Take out fuel gauge sender (B4)    
6 Install in the reverse order    
7 Replace O-rings (48/2, 48/3, 48/4) IMPORTANT Oil to facilitate installation  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FUEL TANK

Number Designation Model 140
BA47.10-P-1003-01B Sealing flange and fuel gauge sender to fuel tank Nm 40
Fig 2: Identifying Pin Wrench (210 589 01 07 00)
G05438894Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.