Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Note:

When fuel gauge sender or lift pump is renewwed, mate sure replacement parts are compatible (=> version I and II).

Version I

• ‒ → The sender with potentiometer and angle -1- should only be installed with lift pump shown in this illustration -2- (SWF).

Sender installation sequence

• ‒ Push hose -3- as far as possible onto lift pump connection and secure with hose clip.

• ‒ → Push sender supply pipe onto hose -3- until distance a = 175 ± 1mm has been obtained.
       Secure hose with a second hose clip.

Notes:

• ◆ Hose clips must not touch pump contacts.
• ◆ Ensure that float can move freely.

Version II

• ‒ → The sender with parallel - mounted potentiometer -1- is only to be used where lift pump shown in illustration -2- (VDO) and strainer -4- are installed.

Sender installation sequence

• ‒ Push connecting hose -3- as far as possible onto lift pump connection and secure with hose clip.

• ‒ Push sender supply pipe onto hose -3- until distance a = 175 ± 1mm has been obtained.
       Secure hose with a second hose clip.

Notes:

• ◆ Hose clips must not touch pump contacts.
• ◆ Ensure that float can move freely.

• ‒ → If lift pump is equipped with a filter bag -5-, this should be carefully levered of using a screwdriver.
• ‒ Push strainer -4- onto lift pump -2- until retaining lugs on strainer are resting against ribs on the pump housing -arrows-.