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Important!

Fuel hoses are pressurized.

Unlock plug connection and disconnect.

Force off hose with a clamp.

Release hose clamp (1) and carefully detach hose. Do not
damage connecting piece when doing so.

Independent heating only:

Force off hose with a clamp.

Release hose clamp (2) and carefully detach hose. Do not
damage connecting piece when doing so.

Installation:

Replace hose clamps.

Tightening torque 16 12 7AZ

.

Release screw cap with special tool 16 1 020.

Installation:

Replace rubber gasket.

Tighten down screw cap to specified torque.

Tightening torque 16 14 2AZ

.

Carefully raise fuel level sensor until sensor flange projects out of
sealing area of tank opening. 

In so doing, do not pull excessively on connecting piece of fuel
feed. Risk of breakage!

Installation:

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

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

RA  Removing and installing/replacing sensor for fuel level gauge (right)

BMW AG - TIS

06.02.2013  17:43

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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