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boiculit · Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 14:10 Post subject: diesel tank level sending unit

where is the diesel tank level sending unit located?

ived open the 2pcs removable plate under the 2nd row seat but it only shows the inlet and return pipes of the diesel

i need to clean the sender unit it does not give accurate reading..

anyone who has done this before? do i have to remove the whole tank?

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BenKenobi · Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 15:38 Post subject:

The access to the level gauge is under the drivers seat - it is an absolute pig to get to.

You can see the plates in the image below - the one you opened is nearest the top of the picture - the cover you need to open is further forward on the car.

trekker · Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 17:46 Post subject:

What model is this with the faulty fuel sender unit ?

tom fenton · Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 19:16 Post subject:

Great info thanks. I have this job to do, I was preparing to drop the tank to do it but from this looks like I can instead remove the drivers seat, and do it from the top, far preferable!

BenKenobi · Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 19:24 Post subject:

You 'may' be able to get the seat back far enough to get at it but since I dropped my tank I didn't need to try that route so I wouldn't guarantee it Wink

Getting the carpet up around it without major mayhem and destruction may also be a challenge ...

boiculit · Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:55 Post subject:

boiculit · Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:56 Post subject:

boiculit · Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 4:55 Post subject:

removing the whole tank is much easier than removing the front seat and the carpet..

--- the opening / access to the level gauge sending unit is between the front and second row seats.
if you are seating on the second row seats the opening / access is located underneath your foot NOT UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT, it is located at the back of the driver seat (right hand drive vehicles)

another thing you can do is to cut the carpet out if you find a lot of trouble removing the diesel tank.

tom fenton · Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 13:24 Post subject:

I have done this job today. Thread here http://www.pocuk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1319285#1319285

Everyone is different but in my eyes there is no way that removing the entire tank struggling under the vehicle is easier than doing it from above. All done in 1 hour with a phillips screwdriver, 14, 12, 10 and 8mm sockets only tools needed, didn't even get dirty hands or stinking of diesel!

Neal22 · Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 14:28 Post subject:

Whats the best stuff to clean the fuel sender filter in once it is out?

tom fenton · Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 15:33 Post subject:

There is no filter? Once out throw in bin fit another one. Spark from messed about with electrics in a fuel
Tank not my idea of fun!

Rob546454 · Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 19:43 Post subject:

Glad I came across this thread. I need to do mine but I have a set of recaros to fit aswell. I will kill 2 birds with one stone.

Just realized its for a mk3. I assume its totally different bandhead