Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

-- The fuel tank may be a maximum of ³ /₄ full. This ensures the fuel level is below the fuel delivery unit flange.

-- Drain the fuel tank if necessary. Refer to FUEL TANK, DRAINING .

-- Move the front seats all the way forward.

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the installation opening cover. Refer to INSTALLATION OPENING COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unlock and disconnect the connectors -2- from the sealing flange.

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-- Unlock and disconnect the connectors -1- from the sealing flange.

-- If equipped, release and disconnect the connector -3- on the sealing flange.

-- Unclip the connectors from the sealing flange mounts.

-- Open the locking ring using the Wrench - Fuel Sending Unit:T10202  .

-- Carefully lift the sealing flange -2- and pull out of the opening in the fuel tank just a little.

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-- Unclip the suction jet pump -1- from the Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169-.

-- To do this carefully bend the retaining tabs -arrows- outward.

-- Lay cloths below to catch the leaking fuel.

-- Carefully remove the Fuel Level Sensor 2 - G169- from the fuel tank opening.

-- Turn and tilt it as needed.

-- Release and remove the connector -3- from the unit -2-.

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-- Guide out the wire.

-- Release the Fuel Level Sensor 2 - G169- -1- from the unit -2-.

-- To do this carefully bend the retaining tabs -arrows-.

-- Remove the Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169- in the -direction of the arrow-.