Fuel Gauge Sender: Service and Repair

Fuel Level Sensor (G)

• Phased-in introduction of fuel delivery units with changed fuel level sensor.

Removing (old version)

- Install the fuel delivery unit. Refer to => [ Fuel Delivery Unit ] Service and Repair.

- Note the color of the wire for installing later.

- Release the connectors - arrows - and remove the electrical wires - 1, 2 and 3 -. Bend the retaining hooks on the connector back.






- Lift the retaining tabs - 4 and 5 - with a screwdriver and pull the fuel level sensor downward and off - arrow -.

Installing:

- Install the fuel level sensor in the guides on the fuel delivery unit and push upward until it engages.

- Connect the connectors - 1 through 3 -. Note the color coding.

- Pull on the connectors to make sure it is fastened securely.

- Install the fuel delivery unit. Refer to => [ Fuel Delivery Unit ] Service and Repair.

Removing (new version)

- Remove the fuel delivery unit. Refer to => [ Fuel Delivery Unit ] Service and Repair.

- Pull the fuel level sensor slightly to the side and simultaneously upward.






- If the sensor cannot be released this way, press the retaining tab - arrows - to the side slightly.






- Note the colors of the wires for installing later.

- Disengage the electrical connectors - 1 through 3 - and disconnect them. Bend the retaining hooks on the connector back.






Installing

- Connect the connectors - 1 through 3 -. Note the color coding.






- Pull on the connectors to make sure they are securely fastened.

- Install the fuel level sensor in the guide on the fuel delivery unit and push down until it engages.

- Install the fuel delivery unit. Refer to => [ Fuel Delivery Unit ] Service and Repair.