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Left Fuel Gauge Sensor






Left fuel gauge sensor

Removal

Preparation
- Remove rear seat as described in Rear seat assembly Rear Seat Assembly
- Remove insulation
- Fold floor mat in boot under.

Fuel gauge sensor




- Remove level sensor cover
- Disconnect connector
- Loosen level sensor lock ring using special tool 999 5720 Wrench 999 5720 Wrench
- Remove level sensor. It is easier if the fuel pipe bends upwards through the hole
- Disconnect the 2 connectors from the level sensor
- Loosen tube system by pressing release button down
- Remove level sensor.

Installation

Fuel gauge sensor
- Position level sensor correctly
- Install a new rubber seal
- Connect the 2 connectors to the level sensor
- Press tube system onto level sensor
- Carefully position level sensor down with tube system and wires
- Install level sensor attaching ring but do not tighten it
- Press level sensor into position. Note position marks on cover and tank
- Tighten lock ring, first by hand and then using special tool 999 5720 Wrench 999 5720 Wrench
- Install wire in rubber seal slots
- Connect the connector
- Install level sensor cover
- The rest of the section is done in reverse order.

Additional information
To replace fuel gauge sensor on right side, see Right side fuel pump with level sensor Right Side Fuel Pump With Level Sensor.