Fuel Delivery Unit
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Wrench T10202
- Torque Wrench (40-200 Nm) V.A.G 1332
- Observe the safety precautions when working on the fuel supply system. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
- Observe the rules for cleanliness. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
Always follow these instructions before and during work.
Conditions
- The fuel tank may be a maximum of 1/2 full.
Drain the fuel tank if necessary using the fuel extracting device VAS 5190. Refer to FUEL TANK, DRAINING .
Removing
Electronic components could be destroyed when the battery is disconnected:
- Follow the required steps when disconnecting the battery.
-- Turn off the ignition and disconnect the ground cable -arrow- from the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .
-- Remove the rear seat bench. Refer to Removal and Installation .
-- Remove the cover -1- for the fuel delivery unit. the arrow -2- points in direction of travel.
- The fuel supply line is under pressure! Wear protective goggles and protective clothing to prevent injuries and contact with skin.
- Before loosening the connection, place a cloth around the connection point. Then release pressure by carefully disconnecting the line.
-- Disconnect the connector -1-, the black supply line -2- and the blue return line -3-.
Press in the securing ring to disengage the fuel lines.
-- Seal the lines so that the fuel system is not contaminated by dirt, etc.
-- Remove the lock ring using wrench T10202.
-- Remove the fuel delivery unit and the seal from the fuel tank opening.
If the fuel delivery unit is to be replaced then drain the old delivery unit before disposal.
Follow disposal regulations.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:
- Lock ring tightening specification: 110 Nm.
- Do not bend the fuel level sensor -G- arm when inserting the fuel delivery unit.
- Replace the fuel delivery unit seal if damaged and install it in the fuel tank opening dry.
- Lubricate the seal with fuel only when installing the fuel delivery unit.
- Pay attention to the installed position of the fuel delivery unit flange. Refer to Figure.
- Route the fuel lines free of kinks.
- Do not interchange the supply and return lines (the return line is blue, the supply line is black).
- Make sure the line connections are securely fastened.
-- Observe the notes after connecting the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .