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Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169-, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the seal.

Be careful not to bend the floater arm on the fuel level sensor when installing it.

-- Insert the Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169- carefully into the fuel tank.

-- Insert the Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169- into the mount and press on it until it clicks into place.

-- Connect the connectors and make sure they are secure.

-- Install a new dry seal for the sealing flange.

CAUTION:

Risk of leaking.

  • When inserting sealing flange, sealing ring must not be damaged or crushed.

-- Set the sealing flange into the installation position.

-- Connect the connector. Make sure it is secure.

-- Shortly before installing the sealing flange cover, smooth out the rest of the sealant on the cover and on the body with a carpet knife but do not remove it completely.

NOTE:

The remaining material acts as a base for the new adhesive to be applied.

CAUTION:

Danger of poor adhesion.

  • Keep the adhesive surface free of dirt and grease.
  • Cut back the adhesive surface shortly before installing.
  • Do not prime or use a cleaning solution on the adhesive surface.
  • Applying primer is only necessary if a new sealing flange cover will be used.

-- Cut the sealant cartridge nozzle as shown in the illustration.

Fig 2: Identifying Nozzle Tip Cut
GWWV64-0375Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Apply a new sealant bead to the smoothed sealant on the sealing flange cover and insert the cover.

-- Install the rear bench seat or single seat, refer to Rear Seats .

-- Follow all steps after connecting the battery, refer to BATTERY .