Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169-, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
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.
Risk of leaking.
- When inserting sealing flange, sealing ring must not be damaged or crushed.
-- Set the sealing flange into the installation position.
- The tab -2- on the left sealing flange must lie between latches -1 and 3- on the fuel tank.
- The >>arrow<< on the sealing flange must point in direction of travel.
-- 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.
The remaining material acts as a base for the new adhesive to be applied.
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.
- Dimension -a- = 7 mm.
-- Apply a new sealant bead to the smoothed sealant on the sealing flange cover and insert the cover.
- Both holes in the cover face opposite the drive direction.
-- Install the rear bench seat or single seat, refer to Rear Seats .
-- Follow all steps after connecting the battery, refer to BATTERY .