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Fuel Tank and Attachments Overview






Fuel Tank and Attachments Overview

Fuel hoses at the engine may only be secured with spring type clamps appropriate for the model type.

Hose clip pliers (VAS 6340) or (VAS 6362) are recommended for installing space saving clamps.






1 Bolt

2 Ground Connection

Make sure it is secure.

3 Vacuum Line

To the leak detection pump.

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 filler tube and rivet the clamp.

7 Wire Bracket

Clipped onto the protective plate.

8 Bolt

25 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. For the correct bolts, refer to the Parts Catalog.

9 Fuel Tank

Support the fuel tank using the engine-/gearbox jack (V.A.G 1383 A).

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

10 Retainer

11 Exhaust System Bracket

12 Securing Strap

Pay attention to the installed position.

13 Heat Shield

14 Supply Line

To the fuel rail.

Make sure it is secure.

15 Fuel Filter

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

The arrow points in the direction of flow.

16 Vacuum Line

From the leak detection pump to the intake manifold.

Clipped to the fuel tank.

Make sure it is secure.

17 Vent Line

From the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister to the EVAP canister purge regulator valve 1.

Attached to the side of the fuel tank.

Make sure it is secure.

18 Seal

Always replace.

Install the seal into the fuel tank opening dry.

Lubricate with fuel only when installing the flange.

19 Fuel Delivery Unit

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

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

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

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

With the fuel level sensor.

Fuel level sensor removing and installing, refer to => [ Fuel Level Sensor G ] Removal and Replacement.

Clean the screen if it is dirty.

20 Lock Ring

110 Nm

Make sure it is secure.

Use the wrench (T10202) for removal and installation.

21 Return line

Blue

Attached to the side of the fuel tank.

Make sure it is secure.

22 Cap

Replace if damaged.

23 Fuel Filler Door Unit

With a rubber cup.

24 to the EVAP Canister

25 Supply Line

Black

Attached to the side of the fuel tank.

Make sure it is secure.

Fuel Delivery Unit Flange Installed Position





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.

Fuel Filter Installed Position





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