Fuel pump/level sender

IMPORTANT:

When working on the fuel tank or the fuel supply circuit, it is essential to:

• do not smoke and do not bring any hot object near the work area,
• protect yourself against fuel spray caused by the residual pressure in the lines when disconnecting them.

REMOVAL

Removing the fuel pump/level sender assembly does not require removing the tank. It is accessible from inside the vehicle, as follows:

• disconnect the battery,
• raise the rear seat,
• remove the steel cover plug,
• disconnect the electrical connector (1),
• remove the clips (2).

Disconnect, using pliers Mot. 1265 or Mot. 1265-01:

• the fuel supply line (3) (identified by a green quick-release fitting),
• the fuel return line (4) (identified by a red quick-release fitting and an arrow (B)).

Remove the retaining nut (5) using tool Mot. 1264 or 1264-01 (loosen the nut, remove the tool, unscrew the nut by hand, then remove it).

Remove the fuel pump/level sender assembly.

NOTE: if several hours will pass between removing and refitting the fuel pump/level sender assembly, screw the nut back onto the tank to prevent distortion.

INSTALLATION

Check that the seal is not damaged; replace it if necessary.

Position the fuel pump/level sender assembly (the arrow (F) must be aligned with the vehicle's longitudinal axis, pointing towards the rear).

Position the nut and tighten it to a torque of 3.5 daN.m.

Click the fuel lines into place (it is not necessary to use pliers Mot. 1265 or Mot. 1265-01).

Refit the safety clips (2).

Reconnect the electrical connector.

Refit the steel cover plate.

CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS