Preliminary Work

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Place protective covers on the vehicle to avoid damaging the vehicle.
Disconnect the battery.
→ 2706IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY .
Remove luggage compartment cover.
→ 700519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM PANEL FOR FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT - section on "Removing".
Remove cover for access to the fuel level sensor.
1. 4.1. Screw off four M6 nuts -2- and remove the cover.
2. 4.2. Check seal and replace it if necessary.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Cover For Access To Fuel Level Sensor
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
WARNING:
Highly inflammable or explosive materials
- Danger of fire or explosion
→ Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.

→ Use suction to remove ignitable vapors.

→ Attach warning sign in a clearly visible position.
Display a warning sign in a clearly visible position in the work area or attach it to the vehicle.

Fig 2: Example Of Warning Sign
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove fuel level sensor.
→ WM 201519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (TURBO COUPE, TURBO S COUPE, TURBO CABRIO & TURBO S CABRIO) - section on "Removing"
Drain the fuel tank until the fuel level is lower than the fuel pump.
→ 200317 DRAINING AND FILLING FUEL - section on "Draining".