Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 G169, version for China — AUDI

Removing and installing
fuel gauge sender 2
G169
, version for China
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge
3409
Wrench
T10202
Removing
Observe safety precautions
Chapter
.
Observe rules for cleanliness
Chapter
.
Move front seats all the way forwards.
Switch off ignition.
Remove rear seat bench
General body repairs, interior
Rep. gr.
72
Rear seats; Removing and installing seat bench/individual seats
.
WARNING
Danger! Fuel may escape.
The fuel tank must not be more than
1
/
3
full when removing the fuel gauge sender; otherwise a large amount of fuel will escape.
Drain fuel tank if necessary
Chapter
.
Unclip cover
1
for flange (left-side) at retainers
arrows
using
removal wedge
3409
.
Release retainer catch and unplug electrical connector
1
on flange (left-side).
WARNING
Danger! Fuel may escape.
The fuel tank must not be more than
1
/
3
full when removing the fuel gauge sender; otherwise a large amount of fuel will escape.
Remove locking ring using
wrench
T10202
.
Carefully pull flange slightly out of opening in fuel tank.
Remove seal
2
from opening in fuel tank.
Unclip
fuel gauge sender 2
G169
item 3
from suction-jet pump
1
and carefully take it out of opening in fuel tank.
Note
When removing, make sure you do not bend float arm of fuel gauge sender.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Note
Renew seal.
Make sure that fuel hoses are securely fitted.
When plugging in electrical connectors, make sure they engage correctly.
When inserting, make sure you do not bend float arm of fuel gauge sender.
Carefully insert
fuel gauge sender 2
G169
in fuel tank and clip onto suction-jet pump.
Install new seal
1
for flange (seal must be installed dry).
Caution
Leakage risk
The seal must not be pinched or damaged when installing the flange.
Fit flange in correct installation position.
Lug
2
on flange must point towards hole
arrow
on locking ring and must be between tabs
3 and 4
on fuel tank.
Fit locking ring and secure using
wrench
T10202
.
Remove rear seat bench
General body repairs, interior
Rep. gr.
72
Rear seats; Removing and installing seat bench/individual seats
.
Tightening torques
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Exploded view - fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge senders, version for China
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