Fuel Level Sensor -G-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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-- Follow all safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to PARKING/AUXILIARY HEATER AND FUEL SYSTEM CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the fuel delivery unit. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT/FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Move the Fuel Level Sensor -G- slightly to the side and upward at the same time.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor G Pulled Slightly To Side And Simultaneously Upward

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-- Push the tabs -arrows- to the side if it is not possible to release the sensor.

Fig 2: Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Wires

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-- Write down the colors of the cables for installing later.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1- and -3-.

Fig 3: Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Connectors

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-- Bend back the hooks on the connector.