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Fuel Level Sensor: Service and Repair
Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169-, Removing and Installing

Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169-, Removing And Installing

(AWD Models)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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Wrench for tank sensor 3087

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1332

NOTE:

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To remove locking ring, fuel tank may be a maximum of 1/4 full.

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Empty right chamber of fuel tank if necessary.

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Read safety precautions and rules of cleanliness before beginning work.

Removing

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Check whether a coded radio is installed. If necessary, obtain radio anti-theft coding.

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Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

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Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.

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Open fuel filler flap briefly and then close again.

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Remove rear seat bench.

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Remove Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169-.

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Carefully disconnect 2-pin connector - arrow - from Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169- and remove it.

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Remove locking ring using special wrench for tank sensor 3087.

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Carefully pull Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169- slightly out of fuel tank opening.

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Disconnect connector to Fuel Pump (FP) flange (in direction of travel, right) from inside of flange.

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If necessary, siphon fuel from left chamber of fuel tank.

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