Fuel tank with attachments, assembly overview: Notes

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Fig 1: Fuel Tank With Attachments, Assembly Overview

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1 - Fuel line

From fuel filter
To engine
Do not kink
To disconnect, press release button on connection piece

2 - Ventilation line

From EVAP canister to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve N80
Do not kink
To disconnect, press release button on connection piece
Clipped in on fuel tank

3 - 2 Nm

4 - Tire protection shield

For fuel delivery connection

5 - 23 Nm

6 - Overflow hose

Engage in wheelhousing

7 - Rubber gasket

8 - Circlip

9 - Seal

Replace if damaged

10 - Cap

11 - Ground (GND) connection

For discharging electrostatic charge
Installed position/check requirements Installation position of Ground (GND) connection
After installing, check electrical connection of metal ring at fuel filler tube to a bare area of chassis using Ohm meter - Specified value: approx. 0 Ω

12 - Ventilation line

13 - Ventilation line

From gravity valve to EVAP canister
To remove, press release ring on EVAP canister

14 - Ventilation line

From EVAP canister to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve N80
To remove, press release ring on EVAP canister
Clipped in on fuel tank

15 - Fuel tank

Removing and installing → Fuel tank with attachments, removing and installing

16 - Heat shield

For fuel tank

17 - 2 Nm

18 - Heat shield

For fuel tank

19 - 2 Nm

20 - Spreader clip

21 - Securing strap

Observe varying lengths

22 - 23 Nm