16 12 000 Removing and Installing/Replacing Fuel Gauge Sensor (Right Side)

16 12 000 - Removing and installing / replacing fuel gauge sensor (right)





Special tools required:
- 16 1 020 16 1 020 Pin Wrench





Important!
Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work!

Ensure absolute cleanliness when working on the open fuel tank.

Contaminants in the fuel tank can impair driving operation or may even result in vehicle breakdown!





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off fuel from fuel tank Procedures
- Remove rear seat





Fold floor trim panel (1) (carpet) forwards.

Detach insulating mat (2) at perforation and fold back towards rear. Pop out rubber plugs here.

Fold back rubber mat.





Important!
Do not damage gasket.

Release screws (1) and fold back metal cover.





Important!
Fuel hoses are pressurized.





Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten hoses and detach carefully.

Do not damage connecting piece when doing so.





Release screw cap with special tool 16 1 020 16 1 020 Pin Wrench and remove.

Installation Note:
Replace seal.

Tightening torque 16 14 2AZ 16 14 Fuel Pump.





Important!
Risk of breakage!

Carefully raise service cap. In so doing, do not pull excessively on connecting piece of fuel feed.

Installation Note:
Service cap can only be installed in one position.

When installing, make sure lug (1) of service cap engages in corresponding opening (2) on fuel tank.

During torque tightening, notch (3) on screw cap can be clearly heard and felt to engage toothed segment (4) on fuel tank.

Replace seal.





Important!
Do not bend sensor.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Disengage fuel level sensor (1) and carefully feed out of tank opening.





Note:
Fuel level sensor for fuel gauge on right with plug connections.





Note:
Only when changing fuel pump:

Carefully remove cap with spiral hose and fuel pump from fuel tank.