Fuel supply system components, removing and installing
- Hose connections are secured with either spring-type or clamp-type clips.
- Always replace clamp-type clips with spring-type clips.
- Fuel hoses of engine must only be secured with spring-type clips. The use of clamp or screw-type clips is not permitted.
- Fuel pump unit VAS 5190 is recommended for emptying the fuel tank.
Engine code BBW
Contrary to the operating instructions the draining must not occur via the filler neck in this engine/vehicle or inner components will be damaged. Empty the fuel tank only via the open flange. Refer to Engine code BBW , Removing and installing fuel delivery unit.
Continued for all engines
- Assembly tool VAS 5024 or hose clip pliers V.A.G 1921 are recommended for installing spring-type clips.
Removing and installing fuel tank with attachments and fuel filter. Refer to Fuel Tank, Removing and Installing .
Observe safety precautions. Refer to Safety precautions when working on the fuel supply system
Observe rules for cleanliness. Refer to Rules for cleanliness
Engines: AEG, AVH, AZG
Servicing accelerator mechanism Accelerator mechanism, servicing
Adjusting throttle cable. Refer to Throttle cable, adjusting
Continued for all engines
Note crash fuel shot off. Refer to Crash fuel shut-off
Electronic Power Control (EPC), checking. Refer to Electronic Power Control (EPC) system
Evaporative Emissions system components, servicing. Refer to Engine code AEG .