Fuel Tank, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Check the ground wire for traces of oxidation on the connectors. Remove any oxidation if necessary.

-- Make sure the following connectors are secure:

• Connector -2- for the ground connection on the threaded ring -1- of the fuel filler tube.
• Ground connector -6- on the fuel filler tube cover.

-- Attach the ground connection contact -4- to the hole in the fuel tank -3- and then install the spacer -5-.

Fig 1: Fuel Filler Tube Ground Connection

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-- Make sure the fuel and vent line is attached to the fuel tank properly.

-- Position the fuel tank with mounting strap and support plate on the underbody using the Engine/Gearbox Jack VAG 1383A.

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

-- Tighten the bolts -1 through 5- on the mounting strap and the support plate.

-- Clip the breather line from the bracket -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Bolts

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-- Install the right locking flange cover, refer to Figure.

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

-- Connect the battery. While doing so follow all steps after connecting the battery, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- After installing a new or completely empty fuel tank, at least 5 liters (5.28 quarts) of fuel must be added before starting the engine.