Fuel Level Sensor

Removing (Old Version) 

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

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

-- Release the connectors -arrows- and remove the electrical wires -1, 2 and 3-. Bend the hooks back.

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

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

Installing 

-- Insert the fuel level sensor in the guides on the fuel delivery unit and push upward until it engages.

-- Connect the wires -1 through 3-. Pay attention to the color.

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

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

Removing (New Version) 

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

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

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

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

Fig 3: Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Wires

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

-- Disconnect the wires -1 through 3-. Bend the hooks back.

Fig 4: Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Wires

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Installing

-- Connect the wires -1 through 3-. Pay attention to the color.

Fig 5: Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Wires

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

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

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