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Fuel Tank and Components Overview






Fuel Tank and Components Overview





1 Bolt

2 Ground Connection

Ensure the connection is securely seated.

3 Vacuum Line

To the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) (V144).

4 Bolt

10 Nm

5 Rivet

6 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 clamp.

7 Wire Bracket

Clipped to the protective plate.

8 Bolt

25 Nm

Replace

To install the fuel tank straps, only bolts with loose washers may be used. If other bolts are used, the straps could twist when the bolts are tightened. Bolt allocation, refer to the parts catalog.

9 Fuel Tank

Support using engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A) when removing.

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

10 Lock Washer

11 Exhaust System Bracket

12 Securing Strap

Note the installed position.

13 Heat Shield

14 Supply Line

To the fuel rail.

Ensure the line is securely seated.

15 Fuel Filter

Installed position: the arrow points in the direction of flow.

16 Vacuum Line

From the LDP to the intake manifold.

Clipped to the fuel tank.

Ensure the line is securely seated.

17 Vent Line

From the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister to the EVAP canister purge regulator valve (N80).

Clipped to the side of the fuel tank.

Ensure the line is securely seated.

18 Seal

Replace

To install, place into the fuel tank opening dry.

Lubricate with fuel only when installing the fuel delivery unit.

19 Fuel Delivery Unit

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

If the fuel delivery unit was replaced, adapt the Engine Control Module (ECM) to the fuel pump. Refer to "Guided Functions" in the vehicle diagnostic tester.

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

Note the installed position on the fuel tank.

With the fuel level sensor (G).

Fuel level sensor, removing and installing. Refer to => [ Fuel Level Sensor ] Fuel System Components.

Clean the strainer if contaminated.

20 Locking Ring

110 Nm

Ensure the locking ring is securely seated.

Use wrench (T10202) for removal and installation.

21 Return Line

Blue

Clipped to the side of the fuel tank.

Ensure the line is securely seated.

22 Cap

Replace if damaged.

23 Fuel Filler Door Unit

With a rubber gasket.

24 to EVAP Canister

25 Supply Line

Black

Clipped to the side of the fuel tank.

Ensure the line is securely seated.

Fuel Delivery Unit Installed Position





The mark - 3 - on the fuel delivery unit points in the opposite direction of travel.

Blue or blue marked return line - 1 -.

Black supply line - 2 -.