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

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

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

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