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Fuel Tank Assembly Overview

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Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank, Assembly Overview
GWWN20-10421Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Fuel Supply Line 
    • Black.
    • Ensure the line is securely seated.
  2. Fuel Return Line 
    • Blue.
    • Ensure the line is securely seated.
  3. Seal 
    • Always replace.
    • To install, place into the fuel tank opening dry.
    • Lubricate with fuel only when installing the fuel delivery unit.
  4. 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.
  5. Locking Ring, 110 Nm 
    • Ensure the ring securely seated.
    • Use the wrench T10202 for removal and installation.
  6. 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.
  7. Cap 
    • Replace if damaged.
  8. Bolt, 1.5 Nm 
  9. Fuel Filler Door Unit 
  10. Ground Connection 
    • Ensure connection is securely seated.
  11. Bolt, 10 Nm 
  12. Protective Plate 
    • for the fuel filler pipe.
    • Make sure the ground connection is securely seated.
  13. Bolt, 10 Nm 
  14. Wire Bracket 
    • Clipped onto the protective plate.
  15. 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.
  16. Suction Jet Pump 
    • Clipped onto the fuel level sensor 2.
    • Removing and installing, refer to SUCTION JET PUMP .
  17. Fuel Tank 
    • Support using the engine and transmission jack VAG 1383A when removing.
    • Removing and installing, refer to FUEL TANK .
  18. Securing Strap 
    • Note the installed position.
  19. Bolt, 25 Nm 
    • Always replace.
  20. Heat Shield 
    • Riveted to the exhaust system mounting bracket.
  21. Bolt, 3 Nm 
  22. 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.
  23. Vacuum Line 
    • Green
    • From the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) to the intake manifold.
    • Clipped onto the fuel tank.
    • Ensure the line is securely seated.
  24. Fuel Supply Line 
    • To the fuel rail.
  25. Fuel Filter 
    • Installed position: Arrow points in direction of flow.
    • Removing and installing, refer to FUEL FILTER .
  26. Bolt, 8 Nm 
Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Delivery Unit Flange Installation Location
GWWA20-1215Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:

-Arrow- points in direction of travel.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169 Installation Location
GWWA20-1219Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:

-Arrow- points in direction of travel.