16 12 000 Removing and installing/replacing fuel gauge sensor (right side/US cars with N51 engines)
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IMPORTANT:
Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work!
Ensure absolute cleanliness when working on the open fuel tank.
Contaminants in the fuel tank can impair driving operation or may even result in vehicle breakdown!
Ensure absolute cleanliness when working on the open fuel tank.
Contaminants in the fuel tank can impair driving operation or may even result in vehicle breakdown!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove FUEL PUMP
Unclip retaining clip (1) at top and bottom and slide out of holder (2).
Installation:
Retaining clip (1) is an integral part of the repair kit and must be fitted in each case.
Unlock fuel gauge sensor (1) in direction of arrow.
Slide fuel gauge sensor in direction of arrow out of holder (2).
Installation:
Position retaining clip (1) with longer guide pin (2) in holder at top (3).
Position shorter guide pin (4) in holder at bottom (5).
Slide in retaining clip (1).
Ensure retaining clip is correctly engaged.