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)

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

• Make sure the fuel level sensor is not bent.

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

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

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

Removing

- Remove the rear seat bench.

- Remove the left cover for the fuel level sensor 2.






- Disconnect the connectors - 1 and 2 -.






- Remove the lock ring using the wrench (T10202).






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






Installing


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

- Insert fuel level sensor 2 into the fuel tank.

- Connect the suction jet pump to the sensor in the inside of the fuel tank. The catches must engage.






- Replace the seal.

- Install the fuel delivery unit seal into the fuel tank opening dry.

- Coat the inner side of the seal with fuel.

- Note the fuel level sensor 2 installed location, refer to => [ Installed Position of the Fuel Delivery Unit Flange and the Fuel Level Sensor 2 Flange ] Fuel Tank and Attachments Overview.

- Make sure that the seals are in their correct positions.

- Tighten the lock ring.






• Tightening specification: 110 Nm

- Connect the connectors and the connections.

- Install the cover.

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

- Install the rear seat bench.