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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Important: 

       • The fuel tank must be drained with a suitable, commercially-available fuel removal unit and suction hose - follow safety regulations and national legislation. The fuel tank is fitted with a refill limit float valve. This is located on the filler neck in the fuel tank. To prevent damaging the refill limit float valve, a suitable suction hose must be used.
       • In the presence of fuel vapors or escaping fuel - observe safety regulations and national legislation. Store drained fuel in a suitable, sealable container.


    Object Number: 1998442  Size: LH
  1. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
  2. Important: Do not pull on the shaft of fuel tank sensor.

  3. Remove the fuel tank sensor (1).
  4. • Release the 2 retainers (3).
    • Carefully pull from guide upward .

       Important: The wire connectors are to be pulled out carefully for disassembling of the connection wires.

    • Disconnect the 2 wires.

       Important:  The cable connectors is to be depressed by a blunt rod-shaped article.

    • Depress the 2 snap-on tongue (arrows) of the cable connectors .

Installation Procedure

    Important: Do not pull on shaft of fuel tank sensor.

  1. Install the fuel tank sensor.
  2. • Lock the 2 retainers .
    • Carefully pull in guide downward.

       Important: The wire connectors are to be pulled in carefully for disassembling of the connection wires.

    • Connect the 2 wires.
  3. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .