The fuel level sensor in the tank. Volkswagen Sharan (from 1995 to 2000, the year of issue)

The fuel level sensor includes a float and a potentiometer. With decreasing fuel level float drops, wherein the potentiometer associated with the float, increases the electrical resistance of the sensor. As a result the voltage falls and the fuel gauge needle moves in direction ?�leer?� (empty).

Fig. 206. Details of the power system, located near the fuel tank: 1 - a cover of the fuel tank; 2 - O-ring; 3 - retaining ring; 4 - the rubber seal; 5 - return valve; 6 - O-shaped sealing ring; 7 - vent; 8 - a pressure reducing valve; 9 - a return line; 10 - Union nut; 11 - plug connector, black, and pump fuel sensor; 12 - flange; 13 - supply fuel hose; 14 - a sealing ring; 15 - a returnable hose; 16 - non-return valve; 17 - bolt 10 Nm; 18 - filler neck; 19 - vent line; 20 - a sealing ring; 21 - safety ring; 22 - vent line; 23 - bolts 25 Nm; 24 - the fuel tank; 25 - Mount the fuel tank; 26 - bolts 20 Nm; 27 - cover / holder of the fuel filter; 28 - fuel (black); 29 - the fuel filter (observe the direction of the fuel); 30 - the gauge of level of fuel in the tank; 31 - the fuel pump; 32 - strainer

Removal of the sensor 30 (see. Fig. 206) the fuel level in the same way as the removal of the fuel pump, until such time until no flange 12. Then the pull arm from the fuel tank sensor by pressing its locking pawl.