Fuel Tank, Removing And Installing, Fwd Vehicles And Torsion Beam Axle: Installing
Press the fuel supply lines back on and pull on them to make sure the connector coupling is engaged correctly.
Pull on the connectors to make sure they are securely connected and correctly locked.
-- Check the ground cable for traces of oxidation on the connectors. Remove any oxidation if necessary.
-- Make sure the following connectors are secure:
- The connector -2- must be securely attached to the metal ring -3-.
- The contact -1- must be engaged in the fuel tank -4- and secured with the spacer -5-.
There is a risk of explosion due to electrostatic charge.
- After installing, check the electrical connection on fuel filler neck metal ring to a bare spot on the body using an ohmmeter.
- Specified Value: Approximately 0 Ω.
-- Make sure the fuel and breather line is clipped to the fuel tank.
-- Position the fuel tank with the mounting straps on the underbody using the :VAS6931 .
-- When positioning the fuel tank, make sure that the fuel filler neck is guided correctly into the opening of the body.
Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:
-- Install the rear bench seat. Refer to BENCH SEAT/SINGLE SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGRear Seats .
-- Connect The Battery While Following All Steps After Connecting The Battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .