Section B - Fuel Line Bracket Removal and Fuel Line Inspection

(2001-2005 1.8T Vehicles)





- Open hood





- Remove plastic fuel line retainer -arrow- to relieve fuel line tension





- Remove fuel lines from plastic holder -circle-.





- Remove bolts -arrows- for fuel line bracket

- Remove fuel line bracket from engine
- Unclip plastic holder from metal bracket (retain metal bracket tool and bolts)





NOTE:
Metal bracket tool and bolts must be retained for future use





- Unclip bracket latch holding fuel lines by pushing bracket up from underneath to unclip, then pull bracket outward to allow fuel lines to move freely





- Remove plastic cover over air filter housing





- Unclip bracket holding fuel lines near air filter housing -arrow- by pushing down on bracket to unclip, then pull bracket outward to allow fuel lines to move freely





- Check center fuel line -arrow- for signs of cracking or fuel leaks
- If fuel line shows visible leaks or cracks, proceed to Section D
- If no cracking or fuel leaks are found, close brackets and continue





- Inspect center fuel line to ensure flare joint is positioned to the right and outside of bracket
- If flare joint is visible outside of bracket approximately 1mm to the right, work is complete
- If flare joint is not visible outside of bracket approximately 1mm to the right, proceed to Section C