Fuel Tank And Attachments Overview
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- Bolt
- Ground Connection
- Make sure it is secure.
- Vacuum Line
- To the leak detection pump.
- Bolt
- 10 Nm
- Rivet
- Protective Plate
- Riveted to the lower clamp at the factory.
- When replacing the fuel tank, lay the protective plate on the filler tube and rivet at the clamp.
- Wire Bracket
- Clipped onto the protective plate.
- Bolt
- 25 Nm
- Always replace
- Only use bolts with loose washers to secure the fuel tank tensioning straps. The tension straps could twist when the bolts are tightened if other bolts are used.
- Fuel Tank
- Support the fuel tank using the engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.
- Removing and installing, refer to FUEL TANK .
- Retainer
- Exhaust System Bracket
- Tensioning Strap
- Pay attention to the installed position.
- Heat Shield
- Supply Line
- To the fuel rail.
- Make sure it is secure.
- Fuel Filter
- Installed position: The arrow points in the direction of flow.
- Vacuum Line
- From the leak detection pump to the intake manifold.
- Attached to the fuel tank.
- Make sure it is secure.
- Vent Line
- From the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister to the EVAP canister purge regulator valve 1.
- Attached to the side of the fuel tank.
- Make sure it is secure.
- Seal
- Always replace
- Install the seal into the fuel tank opening dry.
- Lubricate with fuel only when installing the flange.
- Fuel Delivery Unit
- Removing and installing, refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT .
- If the fuel delivery unit was replaced, then it is necessary to adapt the Engine Control Module (ECM) to the fuel pump. Refer to "Guided Functions" in the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051.
- Fuel pump, checking. Refer to FUEL PUMP, CHECKING .
- Pay attention to the installed position on the fuel tank. Refer to Fig 2.
- With the fuel level sensor.
- Fuel level sensor removing and installing. Refer to Fuel Level Sensor -G- .
- Clean the screen if it is dirty.
- Locking Ring
- 110 Nm
- Make sure it is secure,
- Use the wrench T10202 for removing and installing.
- Return Line
- Blue
- Attached to the side of the fuel tank.
- Make sure it is secure.
- Cap
- Replace if damaged.
- Fuel Filler Door Unit
- With a rubber cup.
- Removing and installing, refer to Removal and Installation .
- To the EVAP Canister
- Supply Line
- Black
- Attached to the side of the fuel tank.
- Make sure it is secure.
Fuel Delivery Unit Flange Installed Position
The mark -3- on the flange points in the opposite direction of travel.
Blue or blue-marked return line -1-.
Black supply line -2-