Fuel Delivery Unit: Installing

-- Replace the seal.

-- Install the fuel delivery unit seal into the fuel tank opening dry.

-- Lubricate the inner side of the seal with fuel.

-- When installing the fuel delivery unit, be sure not to bend the fuel level sensor arm.

-- Press the locking flange down and bring it into its installed position.

Fig 1: Fuel Delivery Unit, Installed Position

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• The tab -2- on the flange must lie between tabs -1 and 3- on the fuel tank.
• The -arrow- points in the direction of travel.

-- Tighten the locking ring.

• Tightening specification: 110 Nm

-- Connect the supply line -1- (black).

Fig 2: Fuel Lines At Flange

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-- Connect the return line -2-. It is blue or has a blue mark.

-- Connect the connector -arrow-.

Fig 3: Fuel Pump Control Module Connector

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-- Pull on the couplings and connectors to make sure they are securely fastened.

The rest of the installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:

• The -arrow- on the cover points in the direction of travel.
  Fig 4: Identifying Direction Of Arrow On Cover

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