Fuel Tank and Attachments Overview
Fuel Tank and Attachments Overview
1 Bolt
2 Ground Connection
• Make sure it is secure.
3 Vacuum Line
• To the leak detection pump (V144).
• Not on available on the MY 12 GLI.
4 Bolt
• 11 Nm
5 Rivet
6 Protective Plate
• Riveted to the lower clamp at the factory.
• When replacing the fuel tank, set the protective plate on the filler tube and rivet the clamp (holes on protective plate must coincide with holes on filler tube).
7 Wiring Router
• For the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) wire.
• Clipped onto the protective plate.
8 Bolt
• 26 Nm
• Always replace.
• Only use bolts with loose washers to secure the fuel tank straps. The straps could twist when the bolts are tightened if other bolts are used. Bolt allocation,
9 Fuel Tank
• Draining, refer to => [ Fuel Tank, Draining ] Fuel Tank, Draining.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fuel Tank ] Fuel Tank.
10 Retainer
11 Exhaust System Bracket
• For the exhaust system.
• Replace if damaged.
12 Tensioning Strap
• Pay attention to the installed position.
13 Heat Shield
14 Fuel Supply Line
• Black
• Make sure it is secure.
• Push in the securing ring to disconnect.
• To the fuel rail.
15 Fuel Filter
• Direction of flow is marked with an arrow.
• Do not interchange the connections.
• Fuel filter overview. Refer to => [ Fuel Filter Overview ] Fuel Filter Overview.
• Installed position: The pin on the filter housing must engage in the recess in the filter bracket. Refer to => [ Fuel Filter Installed Position ] Fuel Filter Overview.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fuel Filter ] Fuel Filter.
16 Vacuum Line
• From the leak detection pump (V144) to the intake manifold.
• Attached to the fuel tank.
• Make sure it is secure
• Not available on the MY 12 GLI.
17 Vent Line
• From the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister to the EVAP canister purge regulator valve 1 (N80)
• Attached to the fuel tank.
• Make sure it is secure.
18 Seal
• Always replace.
• Install the seal into the fuel tank opening dry.
• Only lubricate the inner part with fuel when installing the fuel delivery unit.
19 Fuel Delivery Unit
• Note the installed position in the fuel tank. Refer to => [ Fuel Delivery Unit Installed Position ].
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fuel Delivery Unit ] Fuel Delivery Unit.
• Checking the fuel pump. Refer to => [ Fuel Pump, Checking ] Fuel Pump, Checking.
• With the fuel level sensor (G).
• Fuel level sensor removing and installing. Refer to => [ ] Removal and Replacement.
• Clean the screen if it is dirty.
20 Lock Ring
• 110 Nm
• Make sure it is secure.
• Remove and install using the wrench (T10202).
21 Fuel Return Line
• Blue
• Attached to the side of the fuel tank.
• Make sure it is secure.
• Push in the securing ring to disconnect.
22 Cap
• Engine code CCTA: with a threaded connection
• Engine code CBFA: with a bayonet connection
• Replace the seal if damaged.
23 Fuel Filler Door Unit
• With a rubber cup.
• Removing and installing
24 To the EVAP Canister
25 Fuel Supply Line
• Black
• Attached to the side of the fuel tank.
• Make sure it is secure.
• Push in the securing ring to disconnect.
Fuel Delivery Unit Installed Position
The tab - 2 - on the fuel delivery unit must lie between the tabs - 1 and 3 -.
• The - arrow - points in the direction of travel.
• The fuel delivery unit can only be installed in this position.