Fuel Tank, Removing And Installing, PASSAT And ARTEON With Fwd: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

-- 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 to guide the fuel filler neck correctly into the opening in the body.

-- Pay attention that the rubber bushing is seated correctly  OVERVIEW - FUEL TANK, PASSAT AND ARTEON WITH FWD.

-- Thread the bleeder line on the rear axle.

-- When clipping in the lines pay attention to the diameter.

-- 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 Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931  .

-- Make sure the exhaust system bracket is positioned correctly. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER, PASSAT, ARTEON .

-- Note the location of the mounting strap.

-- Make sure the line connections are secure.

-- Check for secure fit by pulling on it.

-- Align the wheel bearing housing -1- and the trailing arm -2- to each other.

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-- Use the previously applied marking to do this -arrow-.

-- Tighten the bolt -3-.

-- Check the ground wire on the filler neck from the fuel tank. Refer to GROUND WIRE ON FILLER NECK FROM FUEL TANK, CHECKING .

-- Fill at least five liters of fuel in the fuel tank.