Removing and Installing/Replacing Fuel Gauge Sensor (Gasoline, Right)

16 12 000 - Removing and installing or replacing fuel gauge sensor (gasoline, right)





Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.





Important!
Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work!
Avoid skin contact (wear gloves)!
Ensure absolute cleanliness when working on the open fuel tank.
Contaminants in the fuel tank can impair driving operation or may even result in vehicle breakdown!
Before starting the engine for the first time:
- Fill fuel tank with at least 5 liters of fuel
Check transfer function of suction jet pump Testing and Inspection.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off fuel from fuel tank Procedures
- Remove rear seat bench





If necessary, disconnect plug connection (1).
Remove cover (2).





Release nuts (1) and remove cover for service opening (2) from right side of fuel tank.





Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unlock quick-release fastener (2) and detach vent line.
If necessary, unlock quick-release fastener (3) for fuel feed line of independent heating and detach.
If necessary, disconnect plug connection (4) for independent heating fuel pump.





Measure gap dimension (A) at clamping ring (1).
Release hose clamp (2) and remove from clamping ring (1).
Press clamping ring (1) apart at open end and remove.





Installation:
Make sure that service cover is installed in correct position.
Indentation (2) on clamping ring must line up with raised section (1) of tank.
Pin on service cover (3) must line up with indentation on clamping ring.
Hose clamp (4) must always be replaced (pay attention to correct position).
Tighten hose clamp until clamping ring gap dimension is obtained.





Installation:
Seal (1) must always be replaced.





Important!
Grounding cable (1) must be replaced if it has been detached once!

Disconnect grounding cable (1) towards top.





Carefully raise service cover.
Unclip plastic tube (1).
Unlock and disconnect quick-connect coupling (2).

Important!
Catch escaping fuel in suitable container.
No fuel is permitted to get into the interior!

Remove fuel pump.





With fuel pump removed, disconnect plug connection (1) in tank and replace grounding cable (2).





Unclip fuel level sensor (1) in direction of arrow from housing and then slide out of guides (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:
Fuel level sensor (1) must be felt and heard to snap into place.





Disconnect plug connection (1) and disengage cable (2) from guides.