Fuel Tank, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With 3.0L (B6) Engine With Reducing Agent Metering System: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Right Front Tension Strap -2 To 3-, Rear Left / Right Tensioning Band -1, 4, 5 And 6-, And Support Plate -7, 8, 9 And 10-

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Tightening specifications, refer to OVERVIEW - FUEL TANK, VEHICLES WITH 3.0L (V6) WITH REDUCING AGENT METERING SYSTEM .

-- Make sure the lines are clipped to the fuel tank.

-- Position the fuel tank with mounting straps and support plate on the underbody using Engine/Gearbox JackVAG1383A and the Subframe SupportT10031.

-- Make sure the fuel tank is positioned so that the filler tube can be correctly guided into the opening of the body.

-- Tighten the bolts in the sequence described to secure the fuel tank to the vehicle underbody. Refer to Installing .

-- Support plate -7, 8, 9 and 10-.

-- Left and right rear mounting straps -1, 4, 5 and 6-.

-- Front right tension strap -2 and 3-.

-- Tighten the fuel filler tube bolt -2-.

Fig 2: Installation Position Of Ground (GND) Connection

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-- Check if the Ground (GND) wiring -1- and the contact show signs of oxidation. If necessary, remove.

WARNING:

Danger due to electrostatic charge.

After installing, check electrical connection on fuel filler neck metal ring to an empty spot on the body using an Ohm meter.

Specified value: approximately 0 Ω.

-- Tighten the fuel filler tube -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Filler Tube Bolts -Arrows-

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install the rubber buffer and the fuel door unit, refer to FUEL FILLER DOOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the rear axle, refer to REAR AXLE OVERVIEW .

-- Tighten the left and right floor panel trim in the center, refer to FRONT AND REAR DOOR TRIM MOLDING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the right rear wheel housing liner, refer to Wheel Housing Liners .

-- On a vehicle with air suspension, deactivate vehicle lift mode, refer to VEHICLE LIFT MODE .

-- Install the locking flange covers, refer to Figure.

-- Install the left single seat and the left 2/3 seat bench seat cushion in the second row of seats, refer to Seat Frames .

-- Install the right rear single seat in the second row of seats, refer to Seat Frames .