Fuel Tank, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
-- Guide the filler neck between the rear axle and the body.
Disconnect the connector couplings. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING .
-- If equipped, make sure the Metering Pump -V54- is seated securely on the bracket.
-- Be careful to guide the fuel tank filler tube correctly into the opening in the body.
-- Make sure vent and fuel lines are not kinked.
-- Make sure the supply, return and breather lines are still clipped to the fuel tank after the fuel tank has been installed.
-- Position the fuel tank together with the mounting strap on the underbody using the Engine and Gearbox Jack :VAS6931 .
-- Make sure the exhaust system bracket is seated correctly. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS .
-- Note the location of the tensioning strap.
-- Make sure the line connections are securely fastened.
-- Check the fit by pulling on it.
-- Check the ground wires for traces of oxidation on the connectors. Remove any oxidation if necessary.
-- Check the installation position of the ground connection.
- The connector -2- must be securely attached to the metal ring -3-.
- Engage the contact -1- in the fuel tank -4- and secure it with the spacer -5-.
-- Check the connection between the metal ring on the fuel filler neck to an empty area on the body with a ohmmeter.
- Specified value is approximately 0 ohm.
- If the specified values is incorrect, then is a risk of explosion due to discharge of static electricity.
-- Fill at least five liters (5.28 qts) of fuel in the fuel tank.
There is a risk of fuel tank explosion! After installing a new or completely emptied fuel tank fill immediately with a minimum of 5 liters of fuel. Do not allow the fuel pump to run when the fuel tank is completely empty.