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Removing and installing fuel gauge sender
Removing and installing fuel gauge sender
  Note
Gradual introduction of fuel delivery units with modified fuel gauge senders -G-.
Removing (old version):
–  Remove fuel delivery unit → Chapter.
–  Note colour co-ordination of cables for reinstallation.
   
–  Release connectors -arrows- and disconnect electrical wiring -1, 2 and 3-. Then bend back locking devices of connectors.
–  Lift securing tabs -4- and -5- using a screwdriver and pull fuel gauge sender -G- off downwards -arrow-.
Installing:
–  Insert fuel gauge sender -G- into guides on fuel delivery unit and press upwards until it engages.
–  Connect connectors -1…3-. Observe colour co-ordination.
–  Check connectors are secured properly by pulling.
–  Install fuel delivery unit → Chapter.
Removing (new version):
–  Remove fuel delivery unit → Chapter.
  N20-10274
–  Pull fuel gauge sender -G- slightly to side and upwards at the same time.
  N20-10175
–  If the sender cannot be released in this way, the securing tabs -arrows- must also be pushed to the side slightly.
–  Note colour co-ordination of cables for reinstallation.
  A20-10067
–  Release electrical connectors -1…3- and pull them off. Then bend back the locking devices of the connector.
Installing:
  A20-10431
–  Connect connectors -1…3-. Observe colour co-ordination.
–  Check connectors are secured properly by pulling.
–  Insert fuel gauge sender -G- into guide on fuel delivery unit and press down until it engages.
–  Install fuel delivery unit → Chapter.
  A20-10431

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