Fuel Tank, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
-- Check the ground wire for traces of oxidation on the connectors. Remove any oxidation if necessary.
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.
-- Make sure the following connectors are secure:
- Connector -2- for the ground connection on the threaded ring -1- of the fuel filler tube.
- Ground connector -6- on the fuel filler tube cover.
-- Attach the ground connection contact -4- to the hole in the fuel tank -3- and then install the spacer -5-.
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.
-- Make sure the fuel and vent line is attached to the fuel tank properly.
-- Position the fuel tank with mounting strap and support plate on the underbody using the :VAG1383A .
-- Make sure the fuel tank is positioned so that the filler tube can be guided into the opening of the body correctly.
-- Tighten the bolts -1 through 5- on the mounting strap and the support plate.
-- Clip the breather line from the bracket -arrow-.
-- Install the right locking flange cover. Refer to Tighten The Cover Screws 1.5Nm .
-- Install the rear bench seat. Refer to REAR SEATS . .
-- Connect the battery while doing so follow all steps after connecting the battery. Refer to BATTERY . .
-- After installing a new or completely empty fuel tank, at least 5 liters (5.28 quarts) of fuel must be added before starting the engine.
Do not allow the fuel pump to run when the fuel tank is empty.