Fuel Level Sensor: Service and Repair

Access to Luggage Compartment Components
There are no mechanical fixings or retainers to be dealt with to gain access to the battery, fuse/relay center and fuel tank. However, the compartment floor should be removed to release the fuel tank liner.


Removal

WARNING: BEFORE PROCEEDING, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE READ AND UNDERSTOOD. Service Precautions

1. Remove battery. Service and Repair
2. Release Fuel Pressure and drain fuel tank using a suitable suction pump/tanker. Fuel Pressure Release
3. Remove trunk carpet for access.
4. Remove trunk front liner for access.





5. Disconnect harness connections to the sensor.





6. Using special tool 18G 1001, remove sensor retaining ring.





7. Remove sensor assembly and discard seal.


Installation

1. Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure. See Battery Reconnection Procedure. Service and Repair

NOTE: Install new seal.