SUCTION LINE
Removing
Follow all safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
Remove the fuel delivery unit. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT .
Remove the fuel level sensor 2 -G169-. Refer to Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169 .
Carefully remove the fuel level sensor 2 -3- with the suction line -1- from the fuel tank opening.
Note. When removing, be sure not to bend floater arm of fuel level sensor 2.
Disconnect the connector -2- by pressing the release -arrow A-.
Press the bracket together with needle nose pliers -B arrows- and remove the suction line.
Installing
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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Prepare the suction line for installation -6
- The electrical connector -5- must be clipped onto the suction line -6- as shown in the illustration.
- The electrical wires -2- and the suction line must be secured with a total of 7 cable ties items -3, 4, 7 and 8-.
- The O-ring -1- must be installed on the suction line.
Install the suction line -1- until it engages audibly.
Connect the electrical connector -2- and make sure it engages.
Note. When inserting, do not bend the floater arm on the fuel level sensor 2 -3-.
Slide the suction line from the luggage compartment into the fuel tank opening.
Stretch the new sealing ring over the locking flange and insert it in the groove on the fuel tank.
Reach into the front fuel tank opening and pull the suction line into the installation position.
Install fuel level sensor 2 Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169-, CHECKING .
Install the fuel delivery unit FUEL DELIVERY UNIT AND FUEL LEVEL SENSOR OVERVIEW .
Connect the battery. Be sure to read the procedures after connecting the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .
After installing the suction line, fill the vehicle with at least 5 liters of fuel.