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To remove

  1. Remove Fuel tank, 4WD  or Fuel tank, B207 4WD .
    IMPORTANT: Take care when releasing the locking mechanism on the connector so as not to damage the connector. Pull the halves straight apart to avoid bending the pins.
  2. Undo the fuel level sensor connector (A), carbon canister quick coupling (B) and the fuel level sensor quick coupling (C).
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor Connector, Carbon Canister And Fuel Level Sensor Quick Coupling
    G06230059Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Use a plate as protection between the rivet and the tank. Use an 8 mm bit to carefully drill away the rivet head (D) and press out the rivet.
  4. Remove the protective cover (E) using a 1/2" handle and turning anti-clockwise.
  5. Remove the fuel level sensor by removing the circlip and turning anti-clockwise. Use EN-49232 Fuel tank removal/fitting tool. Lift up carefully, paying attention to the float. Note how the sensor bracket (F) is snapped in place across the venturi unit.
  6. Remove the seal (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Seal
    G06230060Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
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