Fuel Tank Overview

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CAUTION:

Observe the safety precautions when working on the fuel supply system. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Observe the rules for cleanliness. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

Always follow these instructions before and during work.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Component Overview

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Cap
- Replace if damaged.
Bolt
- 1.5 Nm
Ground Connection
- Ensure the connection is seated securely.
Bolt
- 11 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 protective plate must coincide with holes on filler tube).
Wiring Router
- For the Anti-lock Brake system (ABS) wire.
- Clipped onto the protective plate.
Bolt
- 25 Nm
- Always replace.
Fuel Tank
- Draining, refer to FUEL TANK, DRAINING .
- Removing and installing, refer to FUEL TANK .
- Support using the Engine/Gearbox Jack VAG 1383A when removing.
Lock Washer
Heat Shield
Securing Strap
- Note the installed position.
Suspended Mount
- For the exhaust system, refer to -item 2- in the MUFFLER OVERVIEW .
Seal
- Replace if damaged.
- To install, place into the fuel tank opening dry.
- Lubricate with fuel only when installing the flange.
Fuel Delivery Unit
- Note the installed position of the fuel delivery unit flange. Refer to Fig 2.
- Removing and installing, refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT .
- With the fuel level sensor.
- Fuel level sensor removing and installing. Refer to Fuel Level Sensor -G- .
- With the transfer fuel pump.
- Checking the transfer fuel pump. Refer to Transfer Fuel Pump -G6-, CHECKING .
Lock Ring
- 110 Nm
- Ensure the lock ring is seated securely.
- Use the Wrench - Fuel Sending Unit T10202 to remove and install.
Fuel Supply Line
- Black or with a black mark.
- Clipped to the side of the fuel tank.
- Ensure the line is seated securely.
- To disconnect, press the release button on the connection piece.
- To the fuel filter, refer to -item 1- in the FUEL FILTER OVERVIEW .
Fuel Return Line
- Blue or with a blue mark.
- Clipped to the side of the fuel tank.
- Ensure the line is seated securely.
- To disconnect, press the release button on the connection piece.
- From the fuel filter, refer to -item 3- in the FUEL FILTER OVERVIEW .
Fuel Filler Door Unit
- With a rubber gasket.
- Removing and installing, refer to Removing .
Ventilation

Fig 2: Identifying Position Of Fuel Delivery Unit Flange

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The mark -3- on the flange points in the opposite direction of travel.

Fuel return line (blue or with a blue mark)
Fuel supply line (black or with a black mark)

NOTE:

The fuel delivery unit flange can only be installed in this position.

After installing the fuel delivery unit flange, make sure the supply and return lines are still clipped to the fuel tank.