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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.

Spring type clip pliers (VAS 6499) or hose clip pliers (VAS 6362) are recommended for installing spring clamps.






1 Fuel Line

Make sure it is secure.

2 Cap

Replace if damaged.

3 Bolt

4 Fuel Filler Door Unit

With a rubber cup.

5 Vent Line

Clipped to the fuel tank.

Make sure it is secure.

6 Vacuum Line

Clipped to the fuel tank.

Make sure it is secure.

7 Ground Connection

To the protective plate for the fuel filler tube.

Make sure it is secure.

8 Ground Connection

Make sure it is secure.

Check for good contact to the body.

9 Clamp

10 Fuel Tank

Draining, refer to => [ Fuel Tank, Draining ] Fuel Tank, Draining.

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

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

11 Securing Straps

12 Heat Shield

13 Retainer

14 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.

15 Seal

Always replace.

Install the seal into the fuel tank opening dry.

Lubricate with fuel only when installing the flange.

16 Fuel Delivery Unit

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

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

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

Clean the screen if it is dirty.

17 Rivets

18 Protective Plate

For fuel filler tube.

19 Suction Jet Pump

20 Flange with Fuel Filter

With a pressure relief valve: 6.2 bar.

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

21 Lock Ring

110 Nm

Make sure it is secure.

Use the wrench (T10202) for removal and installation.