1999 Mercedes Benz 430e REPLACE FUEL SENDING UNIT

1999 MERCEDES BENZ 430E
47,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MANSUMIST
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I PURCHASED A NEW FUEL SENDING UNIT. IT SEEMS SIMPLE TO REPLACE BUT HOW I CAN GET TO IT. CAN IT BE REACHED FROM THE TRUNK OR BY REMOVING THE REAR SEAT BACK? DOES THE REAR SEAT BACK PULL OUT? REMOVE THE REAR SEAT CUSHION FIRST? THANKS.
Dec 16, 2009 at 12:44 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi Tank needs to be removed see diagram


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Graphic_267.jpg

Also need special tool called pin wrench. Thanks for donate
Dec 17, 2009 at 9:00 AM
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