Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 G169, engine codes CUVC, CUVE, CUWA — VW

Removing and installing
fuel gauge sender 2
G169
, engine codes CUVC, CUVE, CUWA
Removing
Wrench
T10202
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1332
Removal wedge
3409
Remove left bench seat
General body repairs, interior
Rep. gr.
72
Rear seats; Removing and installing bench seat / individual seats
.
Remove cover on left (as seen looking in direction of travel) of
fuel gauge sender 2
G169
.
Pull connector
2
off left flange.
If fitted, unclip and disconnect connector
3
.
Open locking ring using
wrench
T10202
.
Lift flange slightly and remove seal out of opening in fuel tank.
Before removing, attach a cord to the ends of the fuel lines on the right side to ease reinstallation of the lines.
Carefully lift sealing flange
2
and pull it out of opening in fuel tank.
Remove seal
3
at the opening in the fuel tank.
Place a cloth underneath to absorb fuel.
Unclip suction-jet pump
1
from mounting.
To do so, carefully bend retaining lugs
arrows
outwards.
Carefully pull mounting with
fuel gauge sender 2
G169
out of opening in fuel tank.
Turn and tilt it as necessary while doing so.
When removing, ensure that the float arm of the
fuel gauge sender 2
G169
is not bent.
Installing
fuel gauge sender 2
G169
to mounting:
Thread out electrical wiring.
Release
fuel gauge sender 2
G169
1
from unit
2
.
To do so, carefully bend open retaining lugs
arrows
.
Pull off
fuel gauge sender 2
G169
in
direction of arrow
.
Note colour assignment of cables for re-installation.
Pull off electrical connectors
1
through
3
.
For this purpose unlock locking lug.
Then bend back locking lugs of connectors.
Installing
Install in reverse order. Observe the following:
Make sure all components are mounted in the correct position.
Renew seal if damaged.
Connect connectors
1
through
3
.
Note colour assignment.
Check connectors are secured properly by pulling.
Insert
fuel gauge sender
G
into guide on fuel delivery unit and press down until it engages.
Ensure
fuel gauge sender 2
G169
is firmly seated by pulling.
Ensure that the electrical wiring is correctly routed in the mountings.
Insert flange together with
fuel gauge sender 2
G169
into fuel tank.
When installing, do not bend float arm of
fuel gauge sender 2
G169
.
Place a new and dry flange seal
3
into aperture in fuel tank, and moisten inside (contact surface with flange) with fuel.
Install suction-jet pump
1
to mounting.
Make sure that oil seal is in correct position.
Note installation position of flange when installing
Fig.
.
Tighten locking ring using
wrench
T10202
.
Reconnect connector
2
and check it is secured properly by pulling.
If present, connect and clip in connector
3
.
Install fuel delivery unit
Chapter
.
Further assembly is performed in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torques
Chapter
“
Assembly overview - fuel tank
”