Fuel Tank, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to OVERVIEW - FUEL TANK .

-- Make sure the fuel and vent lines are clipped to the fuel tank properly.

-- Check if the ground (GND) wiring on both connections show signs of oxidation. If necessary, remove.

Fig 1: Fuel Filler Tube Ground Connection

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-- Make sure the filler tube threaded connections -1- and -2- are free of corrosion so the ground connection to the body is not affected.

-- Route the ground connection -3- as illustrated.

-- Engage the ground connection contact -7- into the opening in fuel tank and then install the spacer bushing -6-.

-- Make sure the ground connector -4- fits securely on the metal ring -5- of the fuel filler tube.

-- Position the fuel tank with mounting straps on the underbody using the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931.

-- Make sure the fuel tank is positioned so that the filler tube can be guided into the opening of the body correctly.

-- Install the exhaust system bracket -2- and tighten the bolts -1 through 6-.

Fig 2: Installing Exhaust System Bracket -2- & Tighten Bolts -1 Through 6-

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-- Tighten the fuel filler tube bolts -1- and -2-.

Fig 3: Fuel Filler Tube Ground Connection

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WARNING:

Danger 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.

-- Install the bracket, refer to Figure.

-- Install the right underbody trim panel, refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY PANELS .

-- Install the rear axle, refer to OVERVIEW - REAR AXLE .

-- Install the rear section of the exhaust system, refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER .

-- Install the right rear wheel housing liner, refer to OVERVIEW - REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Install the right rear wheel, wheel bolt tightening specifications: 140 Nm .

-- Install the sealing flange cover, refer to Figure.

-- Install 1/3 of the rear seat, refer to SEAT BENCH/SINGLE SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Bleed the fuel supply line for the metering pump on vehicle with an auxiliary heater, refer to FUEL SUPPLY LINE TO METERING PUMP, BLEEDING, VEHICLES WITH PARKING HEATER .