Fuel Tank, Convertible: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Pay attention to the position of the grommet -2- when installing the fuel tank -1-.

Fig 1: Ventilation Grommet Installed Position

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• The angle -α- must be 60°.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Guide the filler neck between the rear axle and the body.

-- Position the fuel tank together with the mounting straps on the underbody using the Engine and Gearbox JackVAG1383A or VAS6931.

-- 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 the seal -1- fits correctly on the filler tube -2- and body -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Seal And Filler Neck

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-- 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.

-- Make sure the exhaust system bracket is seated correctly. Refer to REAR MUFFLER .

-- 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.

Fig 3: Identifying Spacer Bushing

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-- 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 of fuel in the fuel tank.