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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 clamp.

6 Wire Bracket

Clipped onto the protective plate.

7 Bolt

25 Nm

Always replace.

To secure the fuel tank tensioning straps, only bolts with loose washers may be used. If other bolts are used, the straps could twist when the bolts are tightened.

8 Fuel Tank

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

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

9 Retainer

10 Bracket for Exhaust System

11 Tensioning Strap

Note the installed position.

12 Heat Shield

13 Supply Line

To the fuel rail.

14 Fuel Filter

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

Arrow points in the direction of flow.

15 Vacuum Line

Green

From the leak detection pump (V144) to intake manifold.

Clipped onto 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 (N80).

Clipped onto the side of the fuel tank.

Make sure it is secure.

17 Seal

Always replace.

To install, place into the fuel tank opening dry.

Lubricate with fuel internally, only when installing the flange.

18 Fuel Delivery Unit

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

Checking the fuel pump. Refer to => [ Fuel Pump, Checking ] Fuel Pump, Checking.

Note the installed position on the fuel tank. Refer to => [ Installed Position, Fuel Delivery Unit Flange ].

With the fuel level sensor (G).

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

Clean the strainer if contaminated.

19 Locking Ring

110 Nm

Make sure it is secure.

Use the wrench (T10202) for removal and installation.

20 Return Line

Blue

Clipped 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 seal.

Removing and installing.

23 Supply Line

Black

Clipped to the side of the fuel tank.

Make sure it is secure.

Installed Position, Fuel Delivery Unit Flange





The tab - 2 - on the flange must lie between tabs - 1 and 3 - on the fuel tank.

The - arrow - points in the direction of travel.

Installed Position, Fuel Filter





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