Fuel Level Sensor 3, Left Tubular Sensor

Fuel Level Sensor 3, Left Tubular Sensor

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Wrench (T10202)

Removing

Observe safety precautions. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Safety Precautions.

Observe rules for cleanliness. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

CAUTION!
• To remove the tubular sensor, the left chamber of the fuel tank may only be filled to a maximum of 1/3. Procedure to empty the fuel tank. Refer to => [ Fuel Tank, Draining ] Procedures.

CAUTION!
Observe measures when connecting battery.

- With ignition switched off, disconnect Battery Ground (GND) cable - arrow -.





- Open fuel filler flap briefly and then close again.

- Remove the luggage compartment floor mat.





• To remove and install the tubular sensor, remove vehicle tool kit and spare wheel from luggage compartment. It is then possible to sit or kneel in spare wheel well.

- Unbolt cover for left locking flange - arrows -.

- Disconnect electrical connectors - 1 - and - 2 - at left locking flange.





- Remove locking ring with Wrench (T10202).





- Pull off locking flange and remove the seal.





- Separate the electrical connectors - 1 to 3 - on the underside of the left locking flange.

- Through the left fuel tank opening, press the release buttons - arrows - and remove the fuel delivery line - 2 - and the Fuel Level Sensor 3 (G237) - 1 -.





- Swing Fuel Level Sensor 3 (G237) aside to left.

- Press down both retaining clasps on the fuel delivery unit support - arrows -.





- Pull fuel rail upward slightly and remove Fuel Level Sensor 3 (G237) at the same time.

• Note that there is still fuel in Fuel Level Sensor 3 (G237).

Installing

• Tightening specifications. Refer to => [ Left Fuel Delivery Unit with Transfer Fuel Pump and Fuel Gauge Assembly
Overview ] MPI Engines.

- Before installing the fuel delivery unit, pull the retaining clasps on the support upward until it engages - arrows -.





- Lift the fuel delivery unit slightly and install the Fuel Level Sensor 3 (G237).

- Carefully press the fuel delivery unit into the support until it engages audibly.

- Insert the fuel delivery line - 2 - and the Fuel Level Sensor 3 (G237) - 1 - until it engages audibly.





- Connect the electrical connectors - 1 to 3 - on the underside of the left locking flange.





- Install the new locking flange seal dry.

- Insert locking flange in fuel tank, note installation position:





• The tab - 2 - on locking flange must lie between tabs - 1 - and - 3 - on fuel tank.

- Tighten locking ring.





- Connect electrical harness connectors - 1 - and - 2 - to left locking flange.





- Fasten the cover for left locking flange - arrows -.





- Connect battery. Observe safety precautions after connecting battery.