Fuel Gauge Sender: Adjustments

Fuel Level Sensor Not Centered:

JA6 Preparations:




If the level sensor nut is not centered in the hole in the panel, the fuel tank should be slackened off and centered.

JA7 Adjusting Fuel Tank:




- Raise the car.
- Slacken off fuel tank straps and press the tank forward by hand as far as it will go.
- Lower the car.

JA8 Further Adjustment:




- If the fuel tank needs further adjustment use the shaft of a hammer as a lever between the nut and panel. Take care not to damage the nut or panel when levering!
- Remove the nut and level sensor. Service and Repair

JA9 Tightening Fuel Tank:




- When work on the level sensor is finished tighten the fuel tank straps.
- Raise the car.
- Press the fuel tank forwards so that the level sensor nut is centered in the hole in the panel.
- Tighten the fuel tank.
- Lower the car.
- Reinstall. Service and Repair