Fuel supply system - Petrol engines

Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169

~1min read

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removal wedge -3409-

Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169

Special wrench -T10202-

Removing

  • Observe safety precautions → Chapter.
  • Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter.
  • Move front seats to foremost position.
  • Switch off ignition.
  • Remove rear bench seat → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.72.
  • Draining fuel tank → Chapter
Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169
  • Unclip cover -1- for sealing flange on left from retaining tabs -arrows- using removal wedge -3409-.
Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169
  • Disconnect electrical connector -arrow-. Lay cover -1- with wiring harness to one side.
Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169
  • Open locking ring using wrench -T10202-.
  • Remove flange and seal from opening in fuel tank.
Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169
  • Reach through opening into fuel tank. Release connector catches -arrow-, and disconnect connector -1-.
Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169
  • Grasp through opening in fuel tank., release connector catches -arrows A-, and push connector -1- out of retainer -arrow B-.
  • Grasp through opening in fuel tank, release retaining tab at lug -2-, and at the same time pull out fuel gauge sender 2 -G169- upwards -arrow C-.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - fuel delivery unit and fuel gauge sender“

Note

Note installation position of flange.

Renew seal.

Ensure that the connectors are engaged correctly.

Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Golf quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.