Fuel Tank, Removing And Installing, Fwd Vehicles: Installing
Press the fuel supply lines back on and pull on them to make sure the connector coupling is engaged correctly.
Make sure when connecting the connectors that they are secure.
-- Check the ground cable for traces of oxidation on the connectors. Remove any oxidation if necessary.
-- Make sure the following connectors are secure:
- The ground connection connector -4- must be firmly attached to the threaded ring -1- on the fuel filler neck.
- The ground connection contact -3- must be engaged in the hole on the fuel tank and secured with a spacer -2-.
There is a risk of explosion due to electrostatic charge.
- After installing, check the electrical connection on fuel filler neck metal ring to a bare spot on the body using an ohmmeter.
- Specified value: approximately 0 Ω.
-- Make sure the fuel and breather line is clipped to the fuel tank.
-- Position the fuel tank with the mounting straps on the underbody using the Engine and Gearbox Jack.
-- When positioning the fuel tank, make sure that the fuel filler neck is guided correctly into the opening of the body.
Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:
TT Coupe:
-- Install the rear bench seat. Refer to BENCH SEAT/SINGLE SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
TT Roadster:
-- Install the right rear panel. Refer to the appropriate Service Information.
-- Install the right rear panel trim panel. Refer to REAR PANEL TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Continuation for All Vehicles:
-- Connect the battery while following all steps after connecting the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .