Fuel Tank and Attachments Overview

Fuel Tank and Attachments Overview






1 Bolt

2 Ground Connection

• Make sure it is secure.

3 Bolt

• 11 Nm

4 Rivet

5 Protective Plate

• Riveted to the lower clamp at the factory.

• When replacing the fuel tank, lay the protective plate on the filler tube and rivet at the clamp.

6 Wire Bracket

• Clipped onto the protective plate.

7 Bolt

• 25 Nm

• Always replace

• Only use bolts with loose washers to secure the fuel tank tensioning straps. The straps could twist when the bolts are tightened if other bolts are used.

8 Fuel Tank

• Support the fuel tank using the engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A).

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fuel Tank ] Fuel System Components.

9 Retainer

10 Exhaust System Bracket

11 Tensioning Strap

• Pay attention to the installed position.

12 Heat Shield

13 Supply Line

• To the fuel rail.

14 Fuel Filter

• Installed location, refer to => [ Fuel Filter Installed Position ].

• The arrow points in the direction of flow.

15 Vacuum Line

• Green

• From the leak detection pump to the intake manifold.

• Attached to the fuel tank.

• Make sure it is secure.

16 Vent Line

• White

• From the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister to the EVAP canister purge regulator valve 1.

• Attached to the side of the fuel tank.

• Make sure it is secure.

17 Seal

• Always replace.

• Install the seal into the fuel tank opening dry.

• Lubricate the inside with fuel only when installing the flange.

18 Fuel Delivery Unit

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fuel Delivery Unit ] Fuel System Components.

• Fuel pump, checking. Refer to => [ Fuel Pump, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

• Pay attention to the installed position on the fuel tank. Refer to => [ Fuel Delivery Unit Flange Installed
Position ].

• With the fuel level sensor.

• Fuel level sensor removing and installing. Refer to => [ Fuel Level Sensor (G) ] Fuel System Components.

• Clean the screen if it is dirty.

19 Locking Ring

• 110 Nm

• Make sure it is secure.

• Use the wrench (T10202) for removing and installing.

20 Return Line

• Blue

• Attached to the side of the fuel tank.

• Make sure it is secure.

21 Cap

• Replace if damaged.

22 Fuel Filler Door Unit

• With a rubber cup.

• Removing and installing.

23 Supply Line

• Black

• Attached to the side of the fuel tank.

• Make sure it is secure.

Fuel Delivery Unit Flange Installed Position





The mark - 3 - on the flange points in the opposite direction of travel.

Blue or blue-marked return line - 1 -.

Black supply line - 2 -

Fuel Filter Installed Position





The pin - 2 - on the filter housing must engage in the recess in the fuel filter bracket - 1 -.