- key or replaceable head "7"
- crank
- screwdriver
Disconnect the wire from the "-" terminal of the battery.
You can check the sensor's serviceability using an ohmmeter by measuring its resistance in three float positions: upper (full tank) - should be no more than 7.0 Ohm; average (half a tank) - 108-128 Ohm; lower (empty tank) - 315-345 Ohm.
The fuel gauge sensor is located under the floor hatch (under the back seat). A faulty fuel level indicator sensor must be replaced.
1. Open the back door.
2. Remove the luggage compartment shelf.
3. Press up the two latches (one is shown) rear seat backs, fold the back forward and fold the rear seat.
4. Lift up the luggage compartment floor mat.
5. Remove the two floor hatch mounting screws and...
6....remove the hatch with the gasket.
7. Disconnect the wiring harness from the fuel level indicator sensor.
8. Loosen the clamp and...
9....remove the hose from the fuel intake fitting.
(The information is published on the website: VazBook)
10. Unscrew the six nuts securing the fuel level indicator sensor flange to the fuel tank studs, remove the spring washers and...
11...."ground" wire with one of the studs. Don't forget to connect it during installation.
12. Use a screwdriver to pry up the sensor flange and...
13....remove the sensor from the tank...
14....having removed the sensor float and fuel intake from it.
15. Use a screwdriver to pry the sensor flange gasket off the fuel tank studs.
16. Install the sensor in the reverse order of removal.