Using removal wedge -3409- and special wrench -T10202-, this page covers removing Volkswagen Golf Mk7 fuel gauge sender 2 -G169- — move the front seats fully forward first.
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Observe safety precautions
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Observe rules for cleanliness
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Move front seats to foremost position. |
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Remove rear bench seat
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.72. |
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Draining fuel tank
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Unclip cover -1- for sealing
flange on left from retaining tabs
-arrows- using removal wedge -3409-. |
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Disconnect electrical connector
-arrow-. Lay cover -1- with
wiring harness to one side. |
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Open locking ring using wrench -T10202-. |
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Remove flange and seal from opening in fuel tank. |
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Reach through opening into fuel tank. Release connector
catches -arrow-, and disconnect
connector -1-. |
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Grasp through opening in fuel tank., release connector
catches -arrows A-, and push
connector -1- out of retainer
-arrow B-. |
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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-. |
| Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the
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| → Chapter „Assembly overview - fuel delivery unit and fuel gauge
sender“ |
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| Note installation position of flange. |
| Ensure that the connectors are engaged correctly. |
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Questions & answers
Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 -G169 — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I remove the Golf Mk7 fuel gauge sender 2 -G169-?
Located in the saddle tank's secondary chamber. Remove the delivery unit access cover, disconnect and unbolt.
Removing
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Remove fuel delivery unit
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Disconnect connector -4- from
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Removing
Note
The tank pressure sensor -G400- is located in the pressure
regulating valve on the activated charcoal filter
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