Fuel Tank With Attachments: Installing

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Fig 1: Fuel Tank, Tightening Sequence

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-- Check whether vent line and wiring harness to fuel pumps and fuel level sensors are clipped in at fuel tank.

-- Position the fuel tank with mounting straps and plate to vehicle floor using the Engine - Transmission Jack VAG 1383 A and Support T10031.

-- 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 this sequence: plate, left and right rear tensioning straps and left and right front tensioning straps. Refer to Figure.

-- Tighten the bolts -5 and 6- for the fuel filler tube.

Fig 2: Identifying Ground (GND) Wiring -4- And Bolts -5 To 6-

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-- Check if the Ground (GND) wiring -4- and the contact show signs of oxidation. If necessary, remove.

WARNING:

Risk of explosion due to electrostatic charge.

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

-- Connect vacuum line -3- to fuel system diagnostic pump.

-- Install the vent lines -1 and 2-.

-- Tighten fuel filler tube in place -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Filler Tube Tightened In Place -Arrows-

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install the fuel filler door insert. .

-- Install rear axle. .

-- Install right rear wheel housing liner. Refer to REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINERS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Be sure to follow the procedure for connecting the battery and afterwards. Refer to BATTERY .

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