Removing Fuel Level Sender

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WARNING: Toxic substances

Danger of poisoning or suffocation
Danger of burns to the eyes and skin
1. → Ventilate the work area well.
2. → Never ingest or inhale.
3. → Read specific information on the Hazard Sheet.
4. → Wear personal protective gear.
5. → Do not smoke, eat or drink in the work area.

WARNING: Highly inflammable or explosive materials

Danger of fire or explosion
1. → Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.
2. → Use suction to remove ignitable vapours.
3. → Attach warning sign in a clearly visible position.
4. → Contain leaked media using non-flammable absorbent material and put it in a container designed for this purpose for disposal in accordance with local requirements.
5. → Secure collection containers/vessels to prevent them from tipping over.

Information

The fuel system must be depressurized before starting work on it.
Only work on the fuel system in well-ventilated rooms.
Any seals that were removed must always be replaced.
Do not use any sealant containing silicone or silicone spray when the injection system is open. Traces of silicone drawn in by the engine are not combusted and damage the oxygen sensors.
Catch escaping fuel using suitable aids and dispose of it in accordance with the applicable national laws.

Remove fuel level sender -1- .

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Fuel level sender
1. 1.1 Release and disconnect electric plug connection -2- .
2. 1.2 Remove electric line from guide -3- .
3. 1.3 Press back locking lugs -4- .
4. 1.4 Remove fuel level sender -1- .
Set fuel level sender -1- down on a clean surface.

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fuel level sender