Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169

Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Wrench (T10202)

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

Conditions

• The fuel tank may be a maximum of 1/2 full.

Removing

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

• Pay attention to the rules of cleanliness. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Fuel Supply.

• Fuel tank overview. Refer to => [ Fuel Tank and Attachments Overview ] Fuel Tank and Attachments Overview.

• Make sure the float arm on the fuel level sensor 2 is not bent.

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

- Remove the rear seat bench.

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

- 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 lock ring using the wrench (T10202).

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

Installing

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

- Insert the fuel level sensor 2 in fuel tank.

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

Further installation is in the reverse sequence of removal. When doing this note the following:

• Only coat 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 the lock ring using the wrench (T10202). Tightening specification: 110 Nm.

- Note the location of the cover - B -:

The - arrow - on the cover must point in the direction of travel.

B Fuel level sensor 2 cover