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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

• Renewed: seal

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• 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 .
• 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.
• When removing, make sure you do not bend float arm of fuel gauge sender.
• Install new seal (1) for flange (seal must be installed dry).
• Leakage riskThe seal must not be pinched or damaged when installing the flange. — Fit flange in correct installation position.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Observe safety precautions .
2. Observe rules for cleanliness .
3. Move front seats all the way forwards.
4. Switch off ignition.
5. Remove rear seat bench General body repairs, interior72Rear seats; Removing and installing seat bench/individual seats.

6. ⚠ 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 .
7. Unclip cover (1) for flange (left-side) at retainers (arrows) using removal wedge3409.
8. Release retainer catch and unplug electrical connector (1) on flange (left-side).
9. ⚠ 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.
10. Carefully pull flange slightly out of opening in fuel tank.
11. Remove seal (2) from opening in fuel tank.
12. Unclip fuel gauge sender 2G169(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.] [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.]
13. Carefully insert fuel gauge sender 2G169 in fuel tank and clip onto suction-jet pump.
14. Install new seal (1) for flange (seal must be installed dry).
15. ⚠ Leakage riskThe seal must not be pinched or damaged when installing the flange. — Fit flange in correct installation position.
16. Fit locking ring and secure using wrench T10202.
17. Remove rear seat bench General body repairs, interior72Rear seats; Removing and installing seat bench/individual seats.

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