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Fuel Gauge Sender: Removal and Replacement

Fuel Level Sensor

Fuel System Components

Fuel Level Sensor

‹› Read the safety precautions before beginning work. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air

Induction/Service Precautions/Safety Precautions/Fuel Supply.

‹› Observe the rules for cleanliness. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Service

Precautions/Clean Working Conditions/Fuel Supply.

‹› Fuel tank and components overview. Refer to => [ Fuel Tank and Components Overview ] See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air

Induction/Fuel Tank/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Fuel Tank and Components Overview.

Removing

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Remove the fuel delivery unit. Refer to => [ Fuel Delivery Unit ] See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Fuel
Pump/Service and Repair/Procedures/Fuel Delivery Unit.

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Pull the fuel level sensor (G) slightly to the side and simultaneously upward.

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If the sensor cannot be released this way, press the retaining tabs - arrows - to the side slightly.

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Note the color of the wire for installing later.

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