Installation Opening Cover, Removing And Installing, PASSAT And ARTEON

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Trim Removal Wedge:3409

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Removal Wedge
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-- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to BENCH SEAT/SINGLE SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unclip the sealing flange cover -1- at the tabs -arrows- using the Trim Removal Wedge:3409 .

Fig 2: Fuel Pump Cover (Under Rear/Bench Seat)

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-- Unclip the grommet -1- downward out of the cover -2-.

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-- Guide the cover -2- on the wiring harness -3- toward the rear.