Fuel tank, removing and installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Observe safety precautions. Refer to Safety precautions when working on fuel supply system .
Observe rules for cleanliness. Refer to Rules for cleanliness .
- Check whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain anti-theft coding.
- Open fuel flap.
- With ignition switched off disconnect battery ground strap.
- Remove rear axle: Refer to 42 REAR SUSPENSION .
- Remove right rear wheelhousing liner: Refer to 66 EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT .
- Remove fuel tank cover.
- Drain fuel tank and clean fuel filler neck and surrounding area.
- Unscrew securing bolt and remove tank flap unit with rubber cup.
- Remove securing bolts on filler neck.
- Fold rear seat bench forward.
- Remove cover plate from fuel gauge sender and disconnect connector from flange.
- Disconnect supply and return lines on right front of fuel tank.
CAUTION:
- The fuel and the fuel lines in the fuel system can become very hot (danger of scalding)!
- The fuel system is also under pressure! Before opening the system, place cloths around the connection. Then carefully loosen the connection to release the pressure.
- Wear eye and hand protection when performing any type of repair work on the fuel system!
NOTE:
- Press buttons on hose couplings - arrows - to disconnect fuel line connections.
- Remove tensioning strap. When doing this support fuel tank with engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.
- Lower fuel tank.