Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
- VAG 1383 A Engine/Transmission jack
- 3217 Collar nut wrench


CAUTION!
Obtain radio security code from customer before disconnecting battery ground.


Removing

Observe safety precautions


WARNING!
Fire Hazard. Do NOT have anything in the area that can ignite fuel.


- Make sure that ignition is switched OFF
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain fuel tank and clean area around fuel filler neck.
- Remove clamping ring and rubber cup from filler neck and remove mounting bolt.
- Remove tightening strap while supporting fuel tank with VAG 1383 A Engine/Transmission jack.
- Using VAG 1383A engine and transmission jack, lower fuel tank enough to allow supply and return lines and fuel gauge sensor connector to be disconnected.


NOTE: On vehicles with auxiliary heater, pull off fuel lines between supply and return lines.


- Lower fuel tank.

Installing

Install in reverse order but note the following:
- Route breather hose kink free.
- Secure fuel hoses with screw-type clamps.
- Do not interchange supply and return lines (return line -blue-).