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Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2G169
Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169-
l  The fuel tank should be no more than half full
  Note
t  Ensure that the fuel gauge sender is not bent.
t  If necessary, drain fuel tank using fuel extractor -VAS 5190-. → Chapter
t  Note safety precautions before beginning work → Chapter.
t  Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter.
Removing:
–  First check whether a coded radio is fitted. If so, obtain anti-theft coding.
–  Disconnect earth strap from battery with ignition switched off → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
–  Remove bench seat → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.72.
–  Remove left cover (as seen facing direction of normal travel) from fuel gauge sender 2 -G169-.
–  Disconnect electrical connectors.
   
–  Open locking ring using wrench -T10202-.
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–  Pull fuel gauge sender 2 -G 169- upwards slightly and unclip it from the suction-jet pump.
Installing:
  Caution
When installing do not bend fuel gauge sender 2 -G169- float arm.
–  Place fuel gauge sender 2 -G 169- in fuel tank.
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–  Fit suction-jet pump on sender on inside of fuel tank. Locating lugs must engage.
–  Place a new flange seal dry into aperture in fuel tank and moisten only inside (contact to flange) with fuel.
–  Note installation position of fuel gauge sender 2 -G169- → Fig.
–  Check correct position of seal.
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–  Tighten locking ring using wrench -T10202-. Specified torque: 110 Nm.
–  Fit connectors.
–  Install cover.
–  Install bench seat. → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.72.
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