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.