Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• ◆ Union nut spanner 3217

• ◆ Hose clamp pliers V.A.G 1275

Observe safety precautions.

Observe rules for cleanliness => Page 20-3.

Removing

• ‒ The fuel tank must not be more than 3/4 full when removing the fuel gauge sender. Drain fuel tank if necessary.
  Procedure => Page 20-12.
• ‒ Detach floor trim in luggage compartment.
• ‒ Detach cover for fuel gauge sender.

• ‒ → Disconnect fuel return pipe -2- and fuel supply pipe -3- from fuel gauge sender.
• ‒ Release and unplug connector -1-.

• ‒ → Remove union nut with spanner 3217.
• ‒ Take out fuel gauge sender and seal from opening in fuel tank.

Installing

Install in reverse sequence; note the following points:

Note:

Secure all hose connections with the correct hose clips (same as original parts)

=> Parts catalogue

• ‒ Fit new seal for fuel gauge sender (dry) in opening in fuel tank.

• ‒ → Insert fuel gauge sender in fuel tank; note correct installation position:
• ‒ Notch -2- on flange must be aligned with marking on fuel tank -1-.

• ‒ → Tighten union nut with spanner 3217 (60 Nm).
• ‒ Connect pipes and plug in the connector.