Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169, Removing and Installing

Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169, Removing And Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Wrench 3087

Removing

CAUTION:
- To remove fuel level sensor 2 G169, the fuel tank may only be filled to a maximum of 1/4. Drain fuel tank if necessary.
- Observe procedures for disconnecting battery.







- Push cover over battery toward right - arrow 1 - and remove it upward - arrow 2 -.







- With ignition switched off, disconnect Battery Ground (GND) strap - arrow -.
- Open fuel filler flap briefly and then close again.







- Remove rear seat bench Body Interior -.
- Unbolt cover for left locking flange - arrows -.







- Disconnect electrical harness connector - arrow - at left locking flange.

CAUTION: The fuel system is under pressure. Before opening system, place rags around the connection area. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection.







- Pull fuel line - arrow - off from left locking flange, by pressing release button.

CAUTION: The fuel level sensor 2 G169 may only be removed when fuel tank is maximum 1/4 full. Otherwise, a large amount of fuel will spill out.







- Remove left locking ring using wrench 3087.







- Carefully pull locking flange with Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169 and seal slightly out of fuel tank opening.
- Remove fuel line -1- from fuel tank.
- Pivot locking flange -2- with fuel level sensor 2 G169 - Pos. 3 - and suction jet pump -4- out of fuel tank opening.

NOTE: When removing, be sure not to bend floater arm of fuel level sensor 2 G169.

- Unclip suction jet pump from locking flange with Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169.







- Press release buttons - arrows - and separate fuel hose at the Y-fitting.
- Remove locking flange with fuel level sensor 2 G169.

Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:
- Replace seal.
- When installing, be sure not to bend floater arm of fuel level sensor 2 G169.
- Make sure fuel hose is seated securely.







- Install new locking flange seal dry.
- Bring locking flange to installation position.

- Tab -2- on locking flange must lie between tabs -1- and -3- on fuel tank.

NOTE: - Arrow - points in direction of travel.







- Tighten locking ring.
- Connect battery. Observe safety precautions after connecting battery.

Torque specifications

Component Nm
Lock ring for locking flange of fuel
level sensor 2 G169 145