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 Bolt

• 11 Nm

4 Rivet

5 Protective Plate

• Riveted to the lower clamp at factory.

• When replacing the fuel tank, lay the protective plate on the filler tube and rivet to the clamp.

6 Wire Bracket

• Clipped onto the protective plate.

7 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.

8 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.

9 Retainer

10 Exhaust System Bracket

11 Securing Strap

• Pay attention to the installed position.

12 Heat Shield

13 Supply Line

• To the fuel rail.

14 Fuel Filter

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

• The arrow points in the direction of flow.

15 Vacuum Line

• Green

• From the leak detection pump to the intake manifold.

• Clipped to 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.

• Attached to the side of the fuel tank.

• Make sure it is secure.

17 Seal

• Always replace.

• Install the seal into the fuel tank opening dry.

• Coat the inside with fuel only when installing the flange.

18 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.

• 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 ] Fuel Level Sensor G.

• Clean the screen if it is dirty.

19 Lock Ring

• 110 Nm

• Make sure it is secure.

• Use the wrench (T10202) for removal and installation.

20 Return Line

• Blue

• Attached 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 cup.

23 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 locking 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 -.