Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169, Removing and Installing

Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169, Removing And Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Wrench T10202

Removing
Observe safety precautions.
Observe rules for cleanliness.

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. Procedure
- Observe procedures for disconnecting battery.

All except Audi RS4:







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







- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap - arrow - .

Audi RS4:
- Raise luggage compartment floor covering and secure.







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

All:
- Open fuel filler flap briefly and then close again.
- Remove rear seat bench.







- Unbolt cover for left locking flange - arrows - .







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

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 T10202.
- Pull locking flange and sealing ring from opening of fuel tank.







- Carefully pull locking flange - 1 - with fuel level sensor 2 G169 with suction jet pump - 2 - partially 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.
- 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.

- Clip suction jet pump to locking flange so that it is audibly engaged.
- Carefully insert Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169 into fuel tank opening.
- Install new locking flange seal dry.
- Press locking flange down against spring pressure and bring it into 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
Lock ring for locking flange of fuel
level sensor 2 G169 145 Nm