Fuel Tank Assembly Overview

Fuel Tank Assembly Overview

• Hose connections are secured with either spring-type or clamp-type clips.

• Always replace clamp-type clips with spring-type clips.

• Pliers for spring clamps (VAS 5024A) or hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1921) are recommended for installing spring clamps.





1 Cap

2 1.5 Nm

3 Ground connection

• Ensure seated tightly

4 10 Nm

5 Wiring router

6 Fuel Tank

• Removing and installing => [ Fuel Tank ] Fuel Tank.

7 25 Nm

• Replace

8 Lock washer

9 Securing strap

• Note installation position

10 Heat shield

• For fuel tank

11 Seal

• Replace

• To install, lubricate with fuel

12 Fuel delivery unit

• With fuel level sensor (G)

• Note installation position in fuel tank => [ Installed Position of Fuel Delivery Unit ]

• Removing and installing => [ Fuel Delivery Unit ] Fuel Delivery Unit.

• Check fuel pump => [ Fuel Pump, Checking ] Fuel Pump, Checking.

• Fuel level sensor (G), removing and installing => [ Fuel Level Sensor ] Service and Repair.

• Clean strainer if contaminated

13 Locking ring, 110 Nm

• Use wrench (T10202) to remove and install

14 Supply line

• To fuel filter => [ (Item 1) Supply line ] Service and Repair

• Clipped in at fuel tank

• Ensure seated tightly

• Black

• To disconnect, press release button on connection piece

15 Return line

• From fuel cooler

• Blue or with blue marking

• Clipped in at fuel tank

• Ensure seated tightly

• To disconnect, press release button on connection piece

16 Tank flap unit

Installed Position of Fuel Delivery Unit





Tab - 2 - on fuel delivery unit must lie between tabs - 1 - and - 3 -.

• - Arrow - points in direction of travel.

• Fuel delivery unit can only be installed in this position.