Fuel Tank And Attachments Overview
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- Bolt
- Ground Connection
- Make sure it is secure.
- Vacuum Line
- To the leak detection pump -V144-.
- Not on available on the MY 12 GLI.
- Bolt
- 11 Nm
- Rivet
- Protective Plate
- Riveted to the lower clamp at the factory.
- When replacing the fuel tank, set the protective plate on the filler tube and rivet the clamp (holes on protective plate must coincide with holes on filler tube).
- Wiring Router
- For the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) wire.
- Clipped onto the protective plate.
- Bolt
- 26 Nm
- Always replace.
- Only use bolts with loose washers to secure the fuel tank straps. The straps could twist when the bolts are tightened if other bolts are used. Bolt allocation
- Fuel Tank
- Draining, refer to FUEL TANK, DRAINING .
- Removing and installing, refer to FUEL TANK .
- Retainer
- Exhaust System Bracket
- For the exhaust system.
- Replace if damaged.
- Tensioning Strap
- Pay attention to the installed position.
- Heat Shield
- Fuel Supply Line
- Black
- Make sure it is secure.
- Push in the securing ring to disconnect.
- To the fuel rail.
- Fuel Filter
- Direction of flow is marked with an arrow.
- Do not interchange the connections.
- Fuel filter overview. Refer to FUEL FILTER OVERVIEW .
- Installed position: The pin on the filter housing must engage in the recess in the filter bracket. Refer to Figure.
- Removing and installing, refer to FUEL FILTER .
- Vacuum Line
- From the leak detection pump -V144- to the intake manifold.
- Attached to the fuel tank.
- Make sure it is secure
- Not available on the MY 12 GLI.
- Vent Line
- From the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister to the EVAP canister purge regulator valve 1 -N80-
- Attached to the fuel tank.
- Make sure it is secure.
- Seal
- Always replace.
- Install the seal into the fuel tank opening dry.
- Only lubricate the inner part with fuel when installing the fuel delivery unit.
- Fuel Delivery Unit
- Note the installed position in the fuel tank. Refer to Fig 2.
- Removing and installing, refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT .
- Checking the fuel pump. Refer to FUEL PUMP, CHECKING .
- With the fuel level sensor -G-.
- Fuel level sensor removing and installing. Refer to Fuel Level Sensor -G- .
- Clean the screen if it is dirty.
- Lock Ring
- 110 Nm
- Make sure it is secure.
- Remove and install using the wrench T10202.
- Fuel Return Line
- Blue
- Attached to the side of the fuel tank.
- Make sure it is secure.
- Push in the securing ring to disconnect.
- Cap
- Engine code CCTA: with a threaded connection
- Engine code CBFA: with a bayonet connection
- Replace the seal if damaged.
- Fuel Filler Door Unit
- With a rubber cup.
- Removing and installing, refer to Removal and Installation .
- To the EVAP Canister
- Fuel Supply Line
- Black
- Attached to the side of the fuel tank.
- Make sure it is secure.
- Push in the securing ring to disconnect.
The tab -2- on the fuel delivery unit must lie between the tabs -1 and 3-.
NOTE:
The -arrow- points in the direction of travel.
The fuel delivery unit can only be installed in this position.