Suction Line, Removing And Installing: Installing

Fig 1: Identifying Prepare Suction Line For Installation -6-

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following: 

-- Prepare the suction line for installation -6- :

• The electrical connector -5- must be clipped onto the suction line -6- as shown in the illustration.
• The electrical wires -2- and the suction line must be secured with a total of 7 cable ties -3, 4, 7 and 8-.
• The O-ring -1- must be installed on the suction line.

-- Install the suction line -1- until it engages audibly.

Fig 2: View Of Fuel Suction Line -1-, Connector -2- And Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169- -3-

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-- Connect the electrical connector -2- and make sure it engages.

-- Slide the suction line from the luggage compartment into the fuel tank opening.

-- Stretch the new sealing ring over the locking flange and insert it in the groove on the fuel tank.

-- Reach into the front fuel tank opening and pull the suction line into the installation position.

-- Install Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169-. Refer to Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A5 THROUGH MY 2011, A4 THROUGH MY 2012, VEHICLES WITH FWD AND AWD .

-- Install the fuel delivery unit. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT/FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Connect the batter while doing so follow all steps after connecting the battery. Refer to BATTERY .

-- After installing the suction line, fill the vehicle with at least 5 liters of fuel.

-- Vehicles with auxiliary heater: To vent the fuel line to the auxiliary heater metering pump, run for 10 minutes at Wide Open Throttle (WOT).