Fuel level sensor

IMPORTANT:

When working on the fuel level sensor, observe the following precautions:

• No smoking.

• Keep away from flames or incandescent objects in the work area.

REMOVAL OF THE FUEL PUMP - GAUGE UNIT

The fuel pump - gauge unit can be removed through the access panel located under the rear seat and does not require removal of the fuel tank.

Disconnect the battery.

Lift the rear seat (depending on equipment).

Remove the steel cover from the fuel gauge.

Disconnect the electrical connector (1).

Release the clips (2).

Then disconnect the fuel supply line (3) (identified by a green quick-release fitting) and the fuel return line (4) (identified by a red quick-release fitting) using the special pliers Mot. 1265 or Mot. 1265-01.

WARNING: When disconnecting the lines, fuel may spray out due to residual pressure. Provide protection.

Release the connector and the hoses from the side of the gauge.

Remove the nut (5) securing the fuel pump - gauge unit using tool Mot. 1264-01.

Release the nut, remove the tool, unscrew the nut by hand and extract it.

Remove the fuel pump - gauge unit.

NOTE: If several hours are to elapse between removing and refitting the fuel pump - gauge unit, screw the nut back onto the tank to prevent distortion.

REFITTING THE FUEL PUMP - GAUGE UNIT

Special notes

Make sure the seal is not damaged; replace it if necessary.

First fit the sealing gasket onto the tank before inserting the unit.

Refit the fuel pump - gauge unit into the tank, orienting it so that the indexing arrow (F) is in line with the vehicle's longitudinal axis, pointing towards the rear of the vehicle.

Tighten the fuel pump - gauge unit securing nut to a torque of 3.5 daN.m using tool Mot. 1264-01, while holding the gauge to prevent it rotating.

Make sure the connector clicks fully into place and the quick-release fittings of the lines are correctly clipped (2 O-rings present).

Reconnect the battery.

WIRING

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