Fuel Tank And Components Assembly Overview
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- Bolt, 1.5 Nm
- Ground Connection
- Ensure the connection is securely seated.
- Vacuum Line
- To the Leak Detection Pump (LDP).
- Bolt, 10 Nm
- Rivet
- Protective Plate
- Riveted to the lower clamp at the factory.
- When replacing the fuel tank, set the protective plate on the filler tube and rivet clamp (holes on the protective plate must align with the holes on the filler tube).
- Wiring Router
- For the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) wire.
- Clipped onto the protective plate.
- Bolt, 25 Nm
- Always replace.
- Fuel Tank
- Removing and installing, refer to FUEL TANK .
- Lock Washer
- Bracket for Exhaust System
- Mounting Strap
- Note the installed position.
- Heat Shield
- Supply Line
- To the fuel rail.
- Ensure the line is securely seated.
- Fuel Filter
- Installed position: Arrow points in direction of flow.
- Fuel filter assembly overview. Refer to FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .
- Removing and installing, refer to FUEL FILTER .
- Vacuum Line
- From the LDP to the intake manifold.
- Clipped onto the fuel tank.
- Ensure the line is securely seated.
- Vent Line
- From the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister to EVAP canister purge regulator valve.
- Clipped onto the fuel tank.
- Ensure the line is securely seated.
- Seal
- Always replace.
- To install, place into the opening of the fuel tank dry.
- Only lubricate the inner part with fuel when installing the fuel delivery unit.
- Fuel Delivery Unit
- Removing and installing, refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT .
- Note the installed position in the fuel tank. Refer to Fig 2.
- If the fuel delivery unit was replaced, adapt the Engine Control Module (ECM) to the fuel pump. Refer to vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051 or vehicle diagnosis and service system VAS 5052.
- Fuel pump, checking. Refer to FUEL PUMP, CHECKING .
- Note the installed position on the fuel tank. Refer to Fig 2.
- With fuel level sensor.
- Fuel level sensor removing and installing. Refer to FUEL LEVEL SENSOR .
- Clean the strainer if contaminated.
- Locking Ring, 110 Nm
- Ensure the ring is securely seated.
- Use the wrench T10202 for removal and installation.
- Return Line
- Blue
- Clipped onto the side of the fuel tank.
- Ensure the line is securely seated.
- Cap
- Replace gaskets if damaged.
- Fuel Filler Door Unit
- With a rubber gasket.
- Removing and installing. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- To Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister
- Supply Line
- Black
- Clipped onto the side of the fuel tank.
- Ensure the line is securely seated.
- The tab -2- on the fuel delivery unit must lie between the tabs -1 and 3-.
NOTE:
-Arrow- points in direction of vehicle travel.
Fuel delivery unit can only be installed in this position.