Fuel Lines, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta, 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- If equipped, remove the underbody trim panel in front of the right rear axle. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL .

-- If necessary, remove the right underbody trim panel. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL .

-- Disconnect the fuel lines on the underbody. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS .

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-- Unclip the bracket -1- from the underbody -arrows-.

-- Unclip the bracket -1- from the fuel lines.

-- Secure using a pulling aid (for example a cable or string) on the fuel lines.

-- This pulling aid make the reinstallation easier, to do so select enough length.

-- Use adhesive tape to secure the pulling aid.

-- Remove fuel supply line -1 and 2-. Disconnect the connector couplings. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS .

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CAUTION:

The fuel system is under pressure.

Risk of injury from fuel spraying out.

Wear protective eyewear.
Wear safety gloves.
Reduce the pressure: place clean cloths around the connection point and carefully open the connection point.

-- Unclip the fuel lines -1 and 2- from the bracket -arrow- on the coolant expansion tank -3-.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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-- Open the bracket and remove the coolant hoses from the engine.

-- Release the retainers with a screwdriver in direction of -arrow- and move the coolant expansion tank to the side.

-- Open the bracket for the refrigerant lines on the right wheel housing.

-- Unclip the refrigerant lines.

-- If equipped remove the heat shield -1- from the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55-.

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-- To do so, unclip the heat shield -1- from the bracket -2- -arrow-.

Vehicles With Parking Heater:

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-- Remove the front section of the wheel housing liner or right front wheel housing liner. Refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Unlock and remove the fuel line -7-.

-- Unclip the fuel line from the bracket and guide out.

-- Remove the bracket for the refrigerant lines from the body.

-- Guide the fuel line under the refrigerant lines and the engine mount.

Continuation For All Vehicles:

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-- Unclip the shield -1- on the stud bolt from the body -arrow A-.

-- Unclip the shield -1- from the longitudinal member -2-.

-- If equipped, loosen the clip -4- for the parking/auxiliary heater fuel line -3- from the body.

-- Unclip the bracket -2- for the shield from the longitudinal member.

-- Remove the lines upward.

-- At the same time turn the lines, but do not tear!