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Fuel Level Sensor -G-

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Phased-in introduction of fuel delivery units with changed fuel level sensors.

Removing, Old Version 

-- Remove the fuel delivery unit. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT .

-- Note the color of the wire for installing later.

-- Release the wire connectors -arrows- and remove the wires -1, 2 and 3-.

Fig 1: Releasing Connectors And Removing Electrical Wires
GWWN20-10274Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Lift the tabs -4 and 5- with a screwdriver and pull the fuel level sensor downward and off in the -direction of the arrow-.

Installing, Old Version 

-- Insert the fuel level sensor into the guides in the fuel delivery unit and press it up until it engages.

-- Connect the wires -1, 2, and 3-. Pay attention to the color.

-- Pull on the wire connectors to make sure they are secure.

-- Install the fuel delivery unit. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT .

Removing, New Version 

-- Remove the fuel delivery unit. refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT .

-- Pull the fuel level sensor slightly to the side and upward at the same time.

Fig 2: Pulling Fuel Level Sensor G Slightly To Side And Simultaneously Upward
GWWN20-10175Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- If the sensor cannot be released this way, press the tabs -arrows- to the side slightly.

Fig 3: Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Wires
GWWA20-10067Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Note the color of the wires for installing later.

Fig 4: Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Wires
GWWA20-10431Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Disconnect the wire connectors -1, 2 and 3-. Bend the hooks back.

Installing, New Version 

-- Connect the wire connectors -1, 2 and 3-. Pay attention to the color.

Fig 5: Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Wires
GWWA20-10431Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Pull on the wire connectors to make sure they are secure.

-- Insert the fuel level sensor into the guide in the fuel delivery unit and press it down until it engages.

-- Install the fuel delivery unit. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT .