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Fuel Level Sensor 2






Fuel System Components

Fuel Level Sensor 2

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Wrench (T10202)

Torque Wrench (40 to 200 Nm) (V.A.G 1332)

Requirement

Fuel tank may be a maximum of 1/2 full.

Removing

Read the safety precautions before beginning work. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Fuel Supply.

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

Fuel tank and components overview. Refer to => [ Fuel Tank and Components Overview ] Fuel Tank and Components Overview.

Make sure the float arm on the fuel level sensor 2 (G169) is not bent.

- Drain the fuel tank as necessary using (VAS 5190). Refer to => [ Fuel Tank, Draining ] Fuel Tank, Draining.

- Remove the rear seat bench.

- Disconnect the connector from the all wheel drive control module (J492) - arrow -.





- Remove the grommet - 1 - from the cover and guide the all wheel drive control module wiring harness downward and out.

- Remove the cover - 1 - and disconnect the 3 pin connector - arrow - from the flange.





- Remove the locking ring using (T10202).





- Pull the fuel level sensor 2 upward slightly and unclip the suction jet pump locking tabs - arrows -.





Installing

CAUTION!
Do not bend the fuel level sensor 2 float arm when installing.

- Install the fuel level sensor 2 in fuel tank.

- Connect the suction jet pump to the sensor inside the fuel tank. Suction jet pump locking tabs - arrows - must engage.





Further installation is performed in reverse order. When doing this note the following:

Only lubricate the seal with fuel when installing the flange

- Note the flange location - B -:





The mark on the flange must align with the mark on the fuel tank - arrow -.

The mark on the fuel tank is difficult to see.

B Fuel level sensor 2 flange

- Install and tighten the locking ring using (T10202). Tightening specification: 110 Nm.

- Note the location of the cover - B -:





- Arrow - on the cover must point in the direction of travel.

B Fuel level sensor 2 cover