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 ) Ensure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal (-).

NameConnector
-Battery  A1B 
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 r Proceed with removal  - 7050A10  rear seat - r+rWorking from the luggage compartment, move the load compartment lining. 1. Remove the plastic buttons (1a) and remove the frame (1b).
1. Undo the nuts (1a) and remove the reinforcement bracket (1b).2. Undo the remaining nuts (2a) and remove the access cover (2b) to the submerged pump assembly complete with level gauge.
1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the immersed pump assembly complete with gauge.

NameConnector
1Fuel pump and sender unit  N40 
2. Disconnect the rapid attachment for the fuel supply pipe from the immersed pump assembly complete with gauge.
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 submerged pump assembly complete with gauge so that the arrow stamped on the cover is in line with the one on the tank.
Undo the ring nut securing the submerged pump assembly complete with gauge using tool.

NameCountry
-Key1.870.736.000

FasteningComponentØValue(daNm)
-Ring nutSUBMERGED FUEL PUMP RING NUT-6
Disconnect the rapid attachment for the fuel supply pipe from the immersed pump assembly complete with gauge.Connect the electrical connection to the immersed pump assembly complete with gauge.Fit the access cover to the submerged pump assembly complete with gauge and secure it using the rear bolts.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 studs.Refit the load compartment lining. Proceed with refitting  - 7050A10  rear seat - r+r 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 rConnect the negative (-) battery terminal