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FUEL SYSTEM — Fuel Gauge Sender Unit Removal (Cont'd) / Installation

FE-6prose procedure
Continued from FE-5

Fuel Gauge Sender Unit Removal (Cont'd)

Fuel gauge sender unit removal (continued)

  1. 9
    Remove the locking ring from the fuel tank, using SST KV999G0010.
    Top view of the fuel-tank access plate showing a tool (SST KV999G0010) being used to remove the locking ring around the fuel-gauge sender unit. Hands are shown gripping the tool.
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  2. 10
    Lift fuel tank access cover and disconnect hoses and connectors from the underside.
    Underside of the fuel-tank access cover being lifted out, with hoses and a connector still attached. Callouts: 'Fuel return hose', 'Fuel feed hose', 'Connectors'.
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  3. 11
    If "Consult" is not available, pump out the tank through the tank access aperture.
  4. 12
    The fuel gauge sender unit is fitted onto the fuel pump support bracket. Remove fuel gauge by pulling the clip as indicated and move the fuel gauge sender unit upwards. The "Low Fuel" warning light switch is fitted onto the fuel gauge sender unit.
    The 'Low Fuel' warning light switch is fitted onto the fuel gauge sender unit.
    Close-up of the fuel pump assembly with the fuel-gauge sender unit clipped to its support bracket. Callouts: 'Fuel pump', 'Fuel gauge sender unit', 'Clip' — an arrow points to the clip to be pulled to release the sender.
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Fuel gauge sender unit installation

  1. 1
    Fit fuel gauge sender unit onto the fuel pump housing.
  2. 2
    Fit new seal to fuel tank as shown.
    Ensure all seal contact faces are damage free.
    Cross-section diagram showing the seal at the joint between the fuel-tank access cover and the fuel tank. Callout: 'Seal'.
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  3. 3
    Connect hoses and connectors to the fuel tank access cover. Ensure that the fuel hoses are fitted correctly. Check arrows on the ports on top of the access cover.
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