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Removing and installing the fuel gauge sender > < Extract fuel from the fuel tank

Fabia Mk1

Removing and installing fuel delivery unit
Removing and installing fuel delivery unit
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Wrench for union nut -MP1-227 (3217)-
Condition
l  The ignition must be switched off and the ignition key must be withdrawn.
Removing
–  Observe the safety instructions before starting fitting work → Chapter.
–  On models fitted with a coded radio, pay attention to the coding, determine if necessary.
–  Remove the cover under the rear seat bench.
–  Disconnect the 4-pin plug as well as the feed line and the return-flow line from the flange of the fuel delivery unit.
  WARNING
The fuel feed line is pressurized! Place a clean cleaning cloth around the connection point before detaching hose connections. Reduce pressure by carefully releasing the connection point.
   
–  Unscrew union nut with wrench for union nut -MP1-227 (3217)-.
–  Pull the fuel delivery unit and the gasket ring out of the opening of the fuel tank.
  Note
When replacing the fuel delivery unit, empty the old fuel delivery unit before disposing of it.
Install
–  The fuel delivery unit is installed in the reverse order.
  Note
t  When installing, ensure that the float arm of the sender for fuel gauge display is not bent.
t  Insert dry gasket ring for flange into the opening of the fuel tank. Only moisten from the inside the gasket ring with fuel before installing the flange.
t  Make sure the fuel hoses fit tightly.
  S20-0054
t  Pay attention to installed position of flange of fuel delivery unit: The marking on the flange must be aligned with the marking on the fuel tank -arrows-.
t  After installing the fuel delivery unit, check whether the feed, return-flow and vent lines are clipped in place on the fuel tank.
  A20-0096

Removing and installing the fuel gauge sender > < Extract fuel from the fuel tank