Fuel Tank: Locations
Fuel Tank Assembly Overview (GTI)
1 - Bolt
2 - Ground Connection
- Ensure seated tightly
3 - Vacuum Line
- To leak detection pump
4 - 10 Nm
5 - Rivet
6 - Protective Plate
- Riveted to lower clamp at factory
- When replacing fuel tank, lay protective plate on filler tube and rivet clamp
7 - Cable Bracket
- Clipped in on protective plate
8 - 25 Nm
- Replace
- To mount the fuel tank tension straps, only bolts with loose washers may be used. If other bolts are used, the tensioning straps could twist when the bolts are tightened.
9 - Fuel Tank
- Support using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A when removing
10 - Lock Washer
11 - Exhaust System Bracket
12 - Securing Strap
- Note installation position
13 - Heat Shield
14 - Supply Line
- To fuel rail
- Ensure seated tightly
15 - Fuel Filter
- Installation position: Arrow points in direction of flow
16 - Vacuum Line
- From leak detection pump to intake manifold
- Clipped in at fuel tank
- Ensure seated tightly
17 - Vent Line
- From EVAP canister to purge regulator valve
- Clipped to side of fuel tank
- Ensure seated tightly
18 - Seal
- Replace
- To install, place into opening of fuel tank dry
- Coat with fuel only when installing flange
19 - Fuel Delivery Unit
- If fuel delivery unit was replaced, adapt engine control module to fuel pump.
- Fuel Pump, Checking.
- Note installation position on fuel tank.
- With fuel level sensor
- Fuel level sensor removing and installing.
- Clean strainer if contaminated
20 - Locking Ring
- 110 Nm
- Ensure seated tightly
- Use wrench T10202 for removal and installation
21 - Return Line
- Blue
- Clipped to side of fuel tank
- Ensure seated tightly
22 - Cap
- Replace if damaged
23 - Fuel Filler Door Unit
- With rubber gasket
24 - To EVAP Canister
25 - Supply Line
- Black
- Clipped to side of fuel tank
- Ensure seated tightly
Installation Position of Fuel Delivery Unit Flange
Marking - 3 - on the sensor points in opposite direction of travel.
Blue or blue-marked return line - 1 -.
Black supply line - 2 -