Fuel Tank, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With Torsion Beam Axle: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

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

-- If equipped, make sure the Metering Pump -V54- is seated securely on the bracket.

• Make sure the exhaust system bracket is seated correctly. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER .
• Make sure to guide the fuel filler neck correctly into the opening in the body.
• Make sure the vent and fuel lines are routed without kinks.
• 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 : VAG1383A  .
• Make sure the line connections are secure.
• Check the fit by pulling on it.

-- Check the ground cable for traces of oxidation on the connectors. Remove any oxidation if necessary.

Fig 1: 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-.
• The contact -1- must be engaged in the fuel tank -4- and secured with the spacer -5-.

-- Check the metal ring connection on the fuel filler neck to a bare area on the body with an ohmmeter.

• Specified value is approximately 0 ohm.
• If the specified values is incorrect, then there is a risk of explosion due to electrostatic discharge.