Fuel Delivery Unit

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Wrench - Fuel Sending Unit T10202
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm VAG 1332

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.

Conditions

The fuel tank may be a maximum of 1/2 full.

NOTE:

Drain the fuel tank if necessary using the Fuel Extracting Device. Refer to FUEL TANK, DRAINING .

Removing

CAUTION:

Electronic components could be destroyed when the battery is disconnected:

Follow the required steps when disconnecting the battery.

-- Turn off the ignition and disconnect the ground cable -arrow- from the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Battery Ground Strap

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-- Remove the rear seat bench. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Fold the carpet to the side or forward, as necessary.

-- Remove the cover -1- for the fuel delivery unit. the arrow -2- points in direction of travel.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Delivery Unit Cover

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CAUTION:

The fuel supply line is under pressure! Wear protective goggles and protective clothing to prevent injuries and contact with skin.
Before loosening the connection, place a cloth around the connection point. Then release pressure by carefully disconnecting the line.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-, the black supply line -2- and the blue return line -3-.

Fig 3: Disconnecting 4-Pin Connector, Black Supply Line And Blue Return Line From Fuel Delivery Unit

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NOTE:

Press in the securing ring to disengage the fuel lines.

-- Seal the lines so that the fuel system is not contaminated by dirt or contaminants.

-- Remove the lock ring using Wrench - Fuel Sending Unit T10202.

Fig 4: Identifying Wrench T10202 In Locking Ring

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-- Remove the fuel delivery unit and the seal from the fuel tank opening.

NOTE:

If the fuel delivery unit is to be replaced then drain the old delivery unit before disposal.

Follow disposal regulations.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Lock ring tightening specification: 110 Nm.
Do not bend the Fuel Level Sensor -G- arm when inserting the fuel delivery unit.
Replace the fuel delivery unit seal if damaged and install it in the fuel tank opening dry.
Lubricate the seal with fuel only when installing the fuel delivery unit.
Pay attention to the installed position of the fuel delivery unit flange:
For the Jetta from MY 2005 through 2010, Jetta Sport Wagon (US)/Jetta Wagon (Canada) for MY 2009 and Jetta Sport Wagon (US)/Golf Wagon (Canada) from MY 2010, refer to .
For Jetta from MY 2011, refer to Figure.
Route the fuel lines free of kinks.
Do not interchange the supply and return lines (the return line is blue, the supply line is black).
Make sure the line connections are securely fastened.

-- Observe the notes after connecting the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .