Replacing the Fuel Pump / Level Sensor For the Right-Hand Fuel Tank

Replacing the fuel pump / level sensor for the right-hand fuel tank

Special tools:
999 5720 Wrench 999 5720 Wrench

Removal

Removing the rear seat

Remove:
- the backrest. See Backrest .

Draining the fuel system and fuel tank

Drain:
- the fuel system. Draining the Fuel System.

Removing the level sensor / pump





Note! Use special tool999 5720 Wrench 999 5720 Wrench to remove the snap ring for the level sensor / pump.

Grip the right-hand level sensor and pump holder and pinch it so that the float is held in its lowest position.

Removing the level sensor / pump, continued





Caution! Take care with the fuel tank.

Carefully and slowly pull up the holder. Carefully work the holder out.

Caution! It is extremely important that the float arm is not broken or bent.

Installation

Installing the level sensor / pump





Note! Use special tool999 5720 Wrench 999 5720 Wrench to tighten the snap ring for the level sensors.

Grip the right-hand level sensor and pump holder and pinch it so that the float is held in its lowest position.
Carefully and slowly lower the holder. Carefully work the holder into place.

Lubricating the screw, level sensor and pump




Thoroughly clean and dry the O-ring mating surfaces.
Install anewO-ring.
Use petroleum jelly to lubricate the screw mating surface with the fuel tank unit. This is so that the screw does not turn the fuel tank unit when it is tightened.
Press down the right fuel sensor and pump so that the fuel line is pointing forward and to the right.Ensure that the arrow on the cover is between the markings on the tank.
Check that the O-ring does not deform.
Tighten the screw. Tighten to 60 Nm.

Note! Check that the arrow on the cover is between the markings on the tank. If the arrow is outside the markings the fuel gauge sensor will give an incorrect value and the float may catch against the inner wall of the tank. If not: Slacken off the screw and adjust the position of the fuel tank unit. Tighten as above.





Finishing
Wipe up any fuel spillage.
Position the wiring in the cut-out in the rubber ring.
Connect the connectors.
Install the cover over the left-hand level sensor and right-hand level sensor and pump. Tighten the nuts.
Install the rear seat backrest. See Backrest .