Ground Connection, Routing And Securing To Discharge Electrostatic Charge

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

WARNING:

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.

-- Route the ground connection as shown.

-- Make sure the following connectors are secure:

Fig 1: Identifying Spacer Bushing

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Connector -2- for ground connection on the threaded ring -3- of the fuel filler neck.

-- Engage the ground connection contact -1- in the mounting hole on the fuel tank -4- and then install the spacer -5-.

Fig 2: Ground Connection for Fuel Filler Tube, A3 Cabriolet

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Ground connection connector -2- on the threaded ring -1- of the fuel filler neck.
Connector -3- for the ground connection on the protective plate -4- of the fuel filler tube.

-- Engage the ground connection contact -6- in the mounting hole on the fuel tank and then install the spacer -5-.

Fig 3: Ground Connection for the Fuel Filler Tube, Market-Specific/Vehicles With High Voltage System

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Ground connection connector -4- on the threaded ring -1- of the fuel filler neck.

-- Engage the ground connection contact -3- in the hole on the fuel tank and then install the spacer -2-.