Fuel Tank, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

-- Make sure the vent and fuel lines are routed without kinks.

-- Pay attention that the rubber bushing is seated correctly -9-  OVERVIEW - FUEL TANK.

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

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

-- Position the fuel tank together with the mounting strap on the underbody using the :VAS6931  .

-- Note the location of the mounting strap.

-- Make sure the line connections are secure.

-- Make sure the supply, return and breather lines are still clipped to the fuel tank after the fuel tank has been installed.

-- 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 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.

-- Make sure that the sealing grommet -1- is positioned correctly.

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-- Fill at least 5 liters (1.3 gallons) of fuel.