Fuel Tank With Attachments, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With Fwd And AWD: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - FUEL TANK, VEHICLES WITH FWD AND AWD .

-- Make sure the fuel and vent lines are clipped to the fuel tank properly.

-- Position the fuel tank with mounting strap and support plate on the vehicle underbody using the Engine and Gearbox Jack.

Fig 1: Position fuel tank with mounting strap and carrier plate on the vehicle underbody using the V.A.G 1383 A

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

-- Install the exhaust system bracket -6- and tighten the mounting strap and carrier plate bolts -1 through 5-.

-- Make sure the filler tube threaded connections -1 and 2- are free of corrosion so the Ground (GND) connection to the body is not affected.

Fig 2: Fuel Filler Tube Ground (GND) Connection

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-- Tighten the fuel filler tube bolts -1 and 2-.

WARNING:

Risk of explosion 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.

-- Install the rear axle. Refer to REAR AXLE .

-- Install the rear section from the exhaust system. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS [For engine(s) CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA] or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS [For engine(s) CALA] or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS [For transmission(s) 0B6] [For engine(s) CAUA] or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS [For engine(s) CFSA] .

-- Install the right rear wheel housing liner. Refer to REAR AXLE .

-- Install the rear wheel. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Install the sealing flange cover. Refer to Figure.

-- Install the rear bench seat. Refer to SEAT BENCH/SINGLE SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Connect the batter while doing so follow all steps after connecting the battery. Refer to BATTERY .