Fuel Level Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta and 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

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

Removing - Old Version

-- Remove fuel delivery unit FUEL DELIVERY UNIT .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Direction To Release Connectors And Remove Electrical Wires

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-- Lift retaining tabs -4- and -5- with a screwdriver and pull fuel level sensor -G- downward and off -arrow-.

Installing - Old Version

-- Insert fuel level sensor -- into guides at fuel delivery unit and press up until engagement.

-- Connect connector and check for secure locking.

-- Fuel delivery unit, installing FUEL DELIVERY UNIT .

Removing - New Version

-- Remove fuel delivery unit FUEL DELIVERY UNIT .

-- Pull fuel level sensor -G- slightly to the side and simultaneously upward.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor G Pulled Slightly To Side And Simultaneously Upward

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-- Release connectors and remove electrical wires.

Installing - New Version

-- Connect connector and check for secure locking.

-- Insert fuel level sensor -G- into guide at fuel delivery unit and press down until engagement.

-- Fuel delivery unit, installing FUEL DELIVERY UNIT .