Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

Fuel filter and fuel tank with attaching parts, removing and installing






CAUTION: After repairs to fuel pump or fuel level sensor are complete, be sure fuel supply or return hoses do not make contact with the fuel tank (pump noises may be transferred).

1. Cap
Replace seal if damaged

2. Circlip
3. Rubber cup
4. Ground (GND) connection

5. O ring
Always replace

6. Vent valve
7. Union nut

8. Reservoir
Type shown: Wagon
Basic expansion tank in Sedan

9. Vent hose
Filler vent

10. Vent hose
Fuel tank vent, for Wagon only

11. Return hose
Color: Blue
From fuel rail

12. Ring nut
Remove and install with 3217

13. Flange
Note installed position on fuel tank

14. Supply hose

15. Sealing ring
Lubricate with gasoline to assemble
Replace if damaged

16. Return hose
17. Fuel level sensor -G-

18. Fuel Pump (FP) -G6-

19. Mounting strap
Note different lengths

20. Bracket
For mounting straps

21. 25 Nm (18 ft lb)

22. Fuel tank
When removing support with VAG 1383 A

23. Supply hose
Color: Black
To fuel rail

24. Fuel filter
Installation position: Arrow on filter points in direction of flow

25. Retaining clip
26. 10 Nm (7 ft lb)

27. Breather hose
To Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) canister

28. Gravity valve
To remove, unclip valve and remove from filler neck up and out
Check valve
Vertical = valve open
Tilted 45= valve closed