Overview - Fuel Tank, A3/SPORTBACK/Sedan With Fwd And Multi-Link Suspension

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Fuel Tank, Vehicles With Multi-Link Rear Axle & FWD

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

1. Fuel Line to Parking Heater
   • Equipped on some models
   • Do not kink
   • Connector Couplings, Disconnecting and Connecting. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .
2. Fuel Supply Line
   • To the engine
   • Clipped to the fuel tank
   • Do not kink
   • Connector Couplings, Disconnecting and Connecting. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .
3. Bleeder Line
   • To the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80-
   • Clipped to the fuel tank
   • Do not kink
   • Connector Couplings, Disconnecting and Connecting. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .
4. Bracket
   • For Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-
5. Bolt
   • Replace after removing.
   • 20 Nm +90° 
6. Bolt
   • Replace after removing.
   • 8 Nm +90° 
7. Cap
   • Turn until it clicks into place.
   • Attached to the fuel filler door unit with fastener
8. Bolt
   • For securing the fuel filler neck
   • For discharging electrostatic charge. Refer to Figure.
   • Replace after removing.
   • 8 Nm +90° 
9. Ground Connection
   • For the fuel filler neck
   • For discharging electrostatic charge. Refer to Figure.
10. Bleeder Line
    • To the EVAP Canister
    • Clipped to the fuel tank
    • Do not kink
    • Connector Couplings, Disconnecting and Connecting. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .
11. Bleeder Line
    • To the EVAP Canister
    • Clipped to the fuel tank
    • Do not kink
    • Connector Couplings, Disconnecting and Connecting. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .
12. Fuel Tank
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to FUEL TANK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FWD VEHICLES AND MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION .
13. Bolt
    • Replace after removing.
    • 20 Nm +90° 
14. Nut
    • For the heat shield
    • 2 Nm 
15. Heat Shield
    • For the fuel tank
16. Mounting Strap
17. Bolts
    • Replace after removing.
    • 20 Nm +90°