Fuel Tank Assembly Overview
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Volkswagen R32. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Fuel Supply Line
- Black.
- Ensure the line is securely seated.
- Fuel Return Line
- Blue.
- Ensure the line is securely seated.
- Seal
- Always replace.
- To install, place into the fuel tank opening dry.
- Lubricate with fuel only when installing the fuel delivery unit.
- Fuel Delivery Unit
- Removing and installing, refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT .
- If the fuel delivery unit was replaced, adapt the Engine Control Module (ECM) to the fuel pump.
- Fuel pump, checking. Refer to FUEL PUMP, CHECKING .
- Note the installed position in the fuel tank. Fig 2.
- With the fuel level sensor.
- fuel level sensor, removing and installing. Refer to FUEL LEVEL SENSOR 2 .
- Clean the strainer if contaminated.
- Locking Ring, 110 Nm
- Ensure the ring securely seated.
- Use the wrench T10202 for removal and installation.
- Vent Line
- From the gravity valve to the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister.
- Clipped onto the bracket in the wheel housing.
- To disconnect, press the release button on the connection piece.
- Cap
- Replace if damaged.
- Bolt, 1.5 Nm
- Fuel Filler Door Unit
- With rubber gasket.
- Removing and installing, Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Ground Connection
- Ensure connection is securely seated.
- Bolt, 10 Nm
- Protective Plate
- for the fuel filler pipe.
- Make sure the ground connection is securely seated.
- Bolt, 10 Nm
- Wire Bracket
- Clipped onto the protective plate.
- Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169-
- Removing and installing, refer to FUEL LEVEL SENSOR 2 .
- Note the installed position in the fuel tank. Refer to Fig 3.
- Suction Jet Pump
- Clipped onto the fuel level sensor 2.
- Removing and installing, refer to SUCTION JET PUMP .
- Fuel Tank
- Support using the engine and transmission jack VAG 1383A when removing.
- Removing and installing, refer to FUEL TANK .
- Securing Strap
- Note the installed position.
- Bolt, 25 Nm
- Always replace.
- Heat Shield
- Riveted to the exhaust system mounting bracket.
- Bolt, 3 Nm
- Vent Line
- White
- From the EVAP canister to the EVAP canister purge regulator valve.
- Do not kink.
- To disconnect, press the release button on the connection piece.
- Clipped onto the fuel tank.
- Vacuum Line
- Green
- From the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) to the intake manifold.
- Clipped onto the fuel tank.
- Ensure the line is securely seated.
- Fuel Supply Line
- To the fuel rail.
- Fuel Filter
- Installed position: Arrow points in direction of flow.
- Removing and installing, refer to FUEL FILTER .
- Bolt, 8 Nm
- The tab -2- on the fuel delivery unit faces toward the arrow mark and must lie between tabs -1 and 3- on the fuel tank.
NOTE:
-Arrow- points in direction of travel.
- The tab -2- on the fuel level sensor 2 faces toward the arrow mark and must be between tabs -1 and 3- on the fuel tank.
NOTE:
-Arrow- points in direction of travel.