Fuel Tank: Locations

Fuel Tank With Attachments, Assembly Overview

CAUTION: During all repair procedures on the fuel tank, be aware of the following:
- Route all the various lines (e.g. for fuel, EVAP system, or vacuum) and electrical wiring so that the original routing positions are restored.
- Make sure that the Ground (GND) strap between the fuel filler tube and body is securely fastened, to prevent electrostatic charging.
- Ensure sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.








1 - Fuel filler tube
- With connection for Ground (GND) strap to body
- Ensure seated tightly
2 - To EVAP canister
3 - Fuel tank
- Support using Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A when removing
4 - Fuel filter
- Fuel filter, assembly overview
- Always replace flange seal
5 - Locking ring, 110 Nm
- Use wrench T10202 for removal and installation
- Ensure seated tightly
6 - Suction jet pump
- Clipped into bottom of tank
7 - Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169
- Left side
- Flat, rectangular floater
- Clipped into bottom of tank
8 - Suction jet pump
- Clipped into bottom of tank
9 - Protective cover
- For bottom of fuel tank
10 - Securing strap
- Note installation position
- Ensure seated tightly
11 - 20 Nm plus an additional 1 / 4 turn (90 degrees )
12 - Protective cover
- For top of fuel tank
13 - Fuel delivery unit
- Check fuel pump
14 - Fuel Level Sensor G
- Right side
- Round, spherical floater
- Clipped into bottom of tank
15 - Flange
- Right side
- Always replace flange seal
- With pressure relief valve
- Individual components
- Note installation position on fuel tank
16 - Vent line
- Ensure seated tightly
17 - Expansion tank
18 - Gravity valve
19 - To pressure retaining valve







Individual components of flange, right side
1. Fuel pump connector
2. Ground (GND) wire
3. Fuel Level Sensor G connector
4. Pressure relief valve
5. Return line
6. Separation point for fuel supply line from fuel filter to flange







Location of flange on fuel reservoir
- Insert flange with marking - arrow - in direction of travel.