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Fuel Level Sensor: Service and Repair



WARNING: Risk of explosion. Pay attention to accident prevention regulations. Service Precautions

If fuel tank is full, pump out about 8 liters of fuel
. Procedures

1. Remove trim panel for fuel tank in trunk.
2. Unplug coupling (arrow) for fuel gauge sender (B4). Secure electric cable to prevent it slipping off.
3. Unbolt sealing flange (48/1) and fuel gauge sender (B4).

NOTE: Lever sender replaces immersed pipe sender. Application and ID

Unbolt bayonet lock of fuel gauge sender (B4).
4. Take out fuel gauge sender (B4).
5. Install in reverse order.
6. Replace "O" rings (48/2, 48/3, 48/4). Oil to facilitate installation.





48/1 Sealing flange
48/2 O-ring
48/3 O-ring
48/4 Seal
A Immersed pipe sender
a Lever sender
B4 Fuel gauge sender

Tightening Torques
Sealing flange and fuel gauge sender to fuel tank - 40 Nm.

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