Fuel Delivery Unit/Fuel Level Sensor, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- The fuel tank may be a maximum of ³ /₄ full. This ensures the fuel level is below the fuel delivery unit flange.

-- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK .

-- Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment.

-- Remove the bench seat. Refer to REAR SEATS .

-- Unclip the cover -1- at the tabs in direction of -arrows- using the :3409  .

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-- Make sure the connector -1- is secure. If the connector was not connected correctly, it could cause a malfunction.

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-- Release and disconnect the connector -1-.

-- Check the contacts on the connector and on the fuel delivery unit for damage.

-- Remove the fuel line -2- from the fuel delivery unit flange -3-.

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-- Collect escaping fuel with a cleaning cloth.

-- Open the locking ring using the :T10202  and lift the flange slightly.

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-- Do not bend the :T10202  and push hard on the locking ring. If the wrench slides down, the fuel delivery unit can be damaged.

-- Remove the fuel delivery unit flange from the opening in the fuel tank as far as possible.

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-- Remove the seal -A- from the fuel tank and pull it above the flange.

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-- Disconnect and remove the connector coupling -2-.

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-- Release the evacuation line -1- -arrows- and remove it.

-- Remove the delivery unit through the fuel tank opening.