Continuation for All Vehicles

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A7 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Remove the rear section from the exhaust system. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS CLAB, CLAA, CDUC, CGQB, CKVB, CKVC, CDUD, CPNB, CTCB, CTCC, CVUA, CVUB . .

WARNING:

Risk of vehicle tipping on hoist with rear axle removed.

Secure the vehicle on the hoist before loosening the subframe bolts. Refer to SUBFRAME .

-- Remove the subframe with attachments. Refer to SUBFRAME .

-- Remove the exhaust system heat shield. Refer to CENTER EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING , or REAR MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

WARNING:

There is a risk of burns due to hot fuel.

The temperature of the fuel lines or fuel may reach 100 °C (212 °F) after stopping the engine. Let the fuel cool down before opening any line connections otherwise there is a danger of scalding.
Wear safety gloves
Wear protective eyewear.

There is a risk of injury because the fuel is under pressure.

Place rags around the connection before opening the system. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection.

-- Vehicles with parking heater: Disconnect the fuel line -3- to the metering pump.

-- Disconnect fuel lines -1 and 2-. Disconnect the connector couplings. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING .

-- Vehicles with parking heater: Disconnect the connector -1- at the metering pump.

-- Place the :VAS6931 underneath to support as shown and support the fuel tank.

-- A second technician is needed to hold the rear edge of the fuel tank.

WARNING:

Risk of accident due to the weight of the fuel tank.

The fuel tank must be empty when removing it.

-- Remove the bolts -1 through 6-.

-- Lower the fuel tank using the :VAS6931 while guiding the fuel tank with one hand.

NOTE:

To improve clarity, the fuel tank is shown without the :VAS6931 .