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Removing and installing the fuel gauge sender > < Rules of cleanliness

Octavia Mk1

Removing and installing the fuel delivery unit
Removing and installing the fuel delivery unit
Observe safety measures → Chapter.
Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Wrench for union nut, e. g. -MP 1-227-
Removing
–  On models fitted with a coded radio set, pay attention to the coding; determine if necessary.
–  Disconnect the earth strap from the battery with the ignition off.
–  Unscrew cover (below rear seat).
–  Detach feed and return-flow line from flange of fuel delivery unit (press release buttons).
–  Unlock and unplug 4-pin connector of flange at fuel tank.
   
–  Unscrew union nut with wrench -MP 1-227-.
–  Pull the fuel delivery unit and the gasket ring out of the opening of the fuel tank.
  Note
If the delivery unit is still filled with fuel, empty before replacing.
Install
Installation is performed in the reverse order. Pay attention to the following points:
  Note
t  When inserting the fuel delivery unit, ensure that the fuel gauge sensor is not bent.
t  Moisten the gasket ring of the flange with fuel before fitting.
t  Make sure the fuel hoses fit tightly.
  S20-0054
–  check fitting position:
t  Marking on closing flange must be aligned with marking on fuel tank -arrows-.
t  Blue return-flow line -1- to connection marked -R-.
t  Black feed line -2- to connection marked -V-.
  A20-0096

Removing and installing the fuel gauge sender > < Rules of cleanliness