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Release screw cap with special tool 16 1 020 .

Installation:

Replace rubber gasket. 

Tightening torque  16 14 2AZ

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Important!

Risk of breakage!

Carefully raise fuel level sensor until sensor flange projects
out of tank opening. In so doing, do not pull excessively on
connecting piece of fuel return. 

Installation:

When installing fuel level sensor, make sure that lug (1) engages
opening (2) in fuel tank.

During torque tightening, notch (3) on screw cap can be clearly
heard and felt to engage toothed segment (4) on fuel tank.

Carefully remove left sensor unit from tank.

Disconnect line (1) to fuel filter and seal off at fuel filter.

Disconnect suction jet pump from fuel filter.

To do so, press catch (2) downwards and detach suction jet
pump.

Important!

Look out of escaping fuel.

Catch fuel in a suitable container.

E60/M57TU only:

Carefully remove left sensor unit from tank.

Unlock line (1).

Pull suction jet pump out of holder.

To do so, press catch (2) downwards and detach suction jet
pump (2).

RA  Removing and installing/replacing fuel gauge sensor (complete left sensor unit)

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05.02.2013  02:41

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