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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
Removal wedge -3409-
 

Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169

Special wrench -T10202-
Removing
–  Observe safety precautions → Chapter.
–  Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter.
–  Move front seats to foremost position.
–  Switch off ignition.
–  Remove rear bench seat → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.72.
–  Draining fuel tank → Chapter
 

Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169

–  Unclip cover -1- for sealing flange on left from retaining tabs -arrows- using removal wedge -3409-.
  Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169
–  Disconnect electrical connector -arrow-. Lay cover -1- with wiring harness to one side.
 

Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169

–  Open locking ring using wrench -T10202-.
–  Remove flange and seal from opening in fuel tank.
 

Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169

–  Reach through opening into fuel tank. Release connector catches -arrow-, and disconnect connector -1-.
 

Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169

–  Grasp through opening in fuel tank., release connector catches -arrows A-, and push connector -1- out of retainer -arrow B-.
–  Grasp through opening in fuel tank, release retaining tab at lug -2-, and at the same time pull out fuel gauge sender 2 -G169- upwards -arrow C-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - fuel delivery unit and fuel gauge sender“
  Note
Note installation position of flange.
Renew seal.
Ensure that the connectors are engaged correctly.
 

Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169

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