Left Hand Side

IMAGE LEGEND:
1 = Float
2 = Ejector
3 = Tank flange
4 = Swing-arm sender
5 = Center and stylus (for basic setting)

REMOVAL:



- Remove ground leads from mount in trunk.

CAUTION: Memories of control units will be deleted. If necessary, read them out, first.




- Draw off fuel with scavenge pump as far as possible at filler neck.

CAUTION: Conform to safety regulations as well as national legislation. Use suitable suction hose and twist slightly when inserting and when withdrawing.




- Disconnect return hose with special tool 13 3 010 and remove return line (6). Connect up fuel scavenging unit, open clamp and drain left half of tank.

CAUTION: Conform to safety regulations as well as national legislation. Use suitable scavenging hose.




- Remove left-hand back seat and left cover. Remove connector from left swing-arm fuel level sender unit.
- Remove return line fuel hoses and expansion tank.
- Draw off fuel vapors in car.




- Remove cap nut from swing-arm fuel level sender unit with special tool 16 1 020.




- Carefully remove unit, pressing level sensor slightly towards housing while doing so.

INSTALLATION:



CAUTION: Always use new seal and new cap nut.




- Install seal and press unit vertically into correct position so that probe just makes contact with the base of the tank.




CAUTION: The return and sucking jet pump line is pressed onto the base of the tank with slight preload. The level sensor must locate in the recess provided. The swing-arm fuel level sender unit and float must be able to move freely.




- Before tightening the cap nut, ensure that the rib on the flange points towards the cast lug on the tank (protruding) approx. 30° to direction of travel Note tightening torque of the cap nuts.




- The sender for left fuel level indicator forms one unit with the sucking jet pump and the tank flange. This can only be replaced as a complete unit.

Installation Note: Always use new hose clips. Check fuel hoses for condition and leakage and replace if necessary.

Swing-arm sender unit connection (left side of tank):

IMAGE LEGEND:
1 = Sender (black)
2 = Sender (yellow)




IMAGE LEGEND:
1 = Fuel return
2 = Fuel expansion tank from ejector

- Installed position approx 30° to forward direction
- Cast tabs on the tank can be felt.




IMAGE LEGEND:
1 = Swing-arm sender (black)
2 = Swing-ann sender (yellow)