3237518 - 1040A70 submerged pump assembly complete with level guage control - r + r

When scrapping the submerged pump assembly with level gauge mechanism, always empty of fuel as follows:

  • while removing the submerged pump assembly, draw off any fuel in the tank using an in-line pump (electric or manual);
  • fully remove the submerged pump assembly then, working at the bench, connect an in-line pump (electric or manual) to the assembly connector;
  • run the pump for as long enough to collect most of the petrol present inside the filter.

When scrapping the submerged pump assembly with level gauge mechanism, always empty of fuel as follows:

  • while removing the submerged pump assembly, draw off any fuel in the tank using an in-line pump (electric or manual);
  • fully remove the submerged pump assembly then, working at the bench, connect an in-line pump (electric or manual) to the assembly connector;
  • run the pump for as long enough to collect most of the petrol present inside the filter.

For cars fitted with returnless system, when scrapping the submerged pump assembly with level gauge mechanism, always empty of fuel as follows:

  • while removing the submerged pump assembly, draw off any fuel in the tank using an in-line pump (electric or manual);
  • fully remove the submerged pump assembly then, working at the bench, connect an in-line pump (electric or manual) to the assembly connector;
  • run the pump for as long enough to collect most of the petrol present inside the filter.

When scrapping the submerged pump assembly with level gauge mechanism, always empty of fuel as follows:

  • while removing the submerged pump assembly, draw off any fuel in the tank using an in-line pump (electric or manual);
  • fully remove the submerged pump assembly then, working at the bench, connect an in-line pump (electric or manual) to the assembly connector;
  • run the pump for as long enough to collect most of the petrol present inside the filter.
Removing ( Refitting ) .
When scrapping the submerged pump assembly with level gauge mechanism, always empty of fuel as follows:
While removing the submerged pump assembly, draw off any fuel in the tank using an in-line pump (electric or manual);fully remove the submerged pump assembly then, working at the bench, connect an in-line pump (electric or manual) to the assembly connector;Run the pump for as long enough to collect most of the petrol present inside the filter.Ensure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal (-).

NameConnector
-Battery  A1B 
Proceed with removal  - 7040B10  load platform (luggage platform) trim - r+r Proceed with removal  - 7050B18  rear seat arm rest - r+r Proceed with removal  - 7050A20  one-piece rear seat cushion - r r Proceed with removal  - 7050B10  l/h or r/h head restraint (one) of rear seat - r+r Proceed with removal  - 7050A19  rear seat squab - r r1. Remove the plastic buttons (1a) and remove the frame (1b).
1. Undo the nuts (1a) and remove the reinforcement bracket (1b).
1. Undo the remaining nuts (1a) and move the access cover (1b) after having disconnected the electrical connection (1c) from the immersed pump assembly complete with gauge.

NameConnector
1cFuel pump and sender unit  N40 
2. Disconnect the rapid attachment for the fuel supply pipe.
1. Undo the right nut (1a) fixing the immersed pump assembly complete with gauge using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bKey1.870.736.000
2. Remove the immersed pump assembly complete with gauge. Remove the O-ring.
Refitting ( Removing ) 1. Refit the O-Ring in its seat on the fuel tank collar and ensure it is correctly positioned.
Place the submerged pump assembly complete with gauge back in its housing.
Fit the immersed pump assembly complete with gauge so that the reference on it is aligned with the arrow stamped on the tank.
Fit the ring nut fixing the immersed pump assembly complete with gauge and tighten it to the specified torque using the tool.

NameCountry
-Key1.870.736.000

FasteningComponentØValue(daNm)
-Ring nutSUBMERGED FUEL PUMP RING NUT-6
Connect the rapid attachment for the fuel supply pipe.Connect the electrical connection to the immersed pump assembly complete with gauge, then place the access cover back in its housing and secure it using the rear nuts. Place the reinforcement brackets back in their housings and secure them using the nuts.Place the frame back in its housing and secure it using the plastic buttons. Proceed with refitting  - 7050A19  rear seat squab - r r Proceed with refitting  - 7050B10  l/h or r/h head restraint (one) of rear seat - r+r Proceed with refitting  - 7050A20  one-piece rear seat cushion - r r Proceed with refitting  - 7050B18  rear seat arm rest - r+r Proceed with refitting  - 7040B10  load platform (luggage platform) trim - r+rConnect the negative (-) battery terminal