Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Octavia Mk2 > Drive unit | Engine 2.0/103 kW TDI PD, 2.0/100 kW TDI PD | Fuel supply, gas operation | Removing and installing parts of the fuel supply system | Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 G169 on vehicles with four-wheel drive.

Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2G169 on vehicles with four-wheel drive.

Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169- on vehicles with four-wheel drive.

l	The fuel tank must not be more than ¹/₂ full.

Note

t	Empty the fuel tank if necessary → Chapter.

t	Safety precautions when working on the fuel supply system → Chapter.

t	Observe the regulations concerning cleanliness when working on the fuel supply/injection system → Chapter.

t	Make sure that the sender for fuel gauge display is not bent.

Removing

–	Switch off the ignition and pull out the ignition key.

–	Removing rear seat bench → Body Work → Rep. Gr.72.

–	Remove left cover and disconnect plug connection for fuel gauge sender 2 -G169-.

–	Open lock ring with the wrench -T30101-.

–	Slightly pull fuel gauge sender 2 -G169- out of the opening of the fuel tank to the top, release catches -arrows- and disconnect suction jet pump.

Install

Installation occurs in reverse order to removal. Pay attention to the following:

WARNING

When installing do not bend the swivel arm of the fuel gauge sender 2 -G169-.

–	Insert fuel gauge sender 2 -G169- into the fuel tank.

–	Position inner suction jet pump in fuel tank onto fuel gauge sender 2 -G169- and press in until the catches -arrows- latch into position.

–	Insert new dry gasket ring of the flange into the opening of the fuel tank and only moisten the inside (towards flange) with fuel.

–	Check the installation position → Fig. and insert the flange of the fuel gauge sender 2 -G169- into the opening of the fuel tank.

–	Check correct seating of the gasket ring.

–	Tighten lock ring with wrench -T30101- to 110 Nm.

–	Connect plug and install left cover.

Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals