Fuel Level Sensor 2: Installing
- Assembly overview, refer to Fuel Delivery Unit and Fuel Level Sensor Assembly Overview .
- Tightening specifications, refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, noting the following:
NOTE:
Always replace seal and union nut.
- Insert fuel level sensor 2 in guides on locking flange and press in until it engages.
- Connect the electrical connection and check that it is securely engaged.
- Clip the suction jet pump -3- to the locking flange -2- so that it is audibly engaged.
- Check whether fuel delivery line is connected to suction jet pipe with at least 3 cable ties.
- Carefully insert fuel level sensor 2 in fuel tank opening.
- Slide the new gasket -1- over the sealing flange and insert it in the groove on the fuel tank.
- Slide the union nut -1- over the left arm and press the sealing flange forcefully -2- into the installation position with the left hand -arrow-.
- The tab -4- on locking flange must lie between tabs -3- and -5- on threaded ring.
- With the right hand, slide the union nut -1- off the left arm while continuing the press the sealing flange -2- down forcefully with the left hand -arrow-.
- Position the union nut -1- with the right hand so the double ridge -5- on the ribbing lies over the tab -3- on the sealing flange (approximately the 10 o'clock position). This makes sure the union nut engages at the beginning of the threads immediately when tightening it -4-.
- Continue pressing the sealing flange down forcefully.
- Rotate the sealing ring approximately 390° with the right hand until the double ridge -1- is in the 12 o'clock position while continuing to press the sealing flange down forcefully with the left hand.
- Press the locking flange down firmly when tightening the union nut so it does not rotate too.
- Tighten the left sealing flange union nut with the -T40068 A-.
NOTE:
When inserting, be sure not to bend floater arm on fuel level sensor 2.
Fig 3: Sliding Union Nut Off Left Arm While Continuing Pressing Sealing Flange Down Forcefully With Left Hand
Fig 4: Rotating Sealing Ring 390° With Right Hand Until Double Ridge Is In 12 O'clock Position While Continuing To Pressing Sealing Flange Down Forcefully With Left Hand
CAUTION:
There is a risk of the locking flange threaded connection leaking.
- Verification: The double ridge -1- must now be between the 5 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions.
- Install rear seat bench. Refer to BENCH SEAT .
- Connect battery. Observe safety precautions after connecting battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
- After installing the fuel level sensor 2, fill the vehicle with at least 5 liters of fuel.