Fuel Tank and Components Overview

Fuel Tank and Components Overview





1 Fuel Line

• Ensure the line is securely seated.

2 Cap

• Replace if damaged.

3 Bolt

4 Fuel Filler Door Unit

• With a rubber gasket.

5 Vent Line

• Clipped to the fuel tank.

• Ensure the line is securely seated.

6 Vacuum Line

• Clipped to the fuel tank.

• Ensure the line is securely seated.

7 Ground Connection

• To the protective plate for the fuel filler tube.

• Ensure the connection is securely seated.

8 Ground Connection

• Ensure the connection is securely seated.

• Check for good contact to the body.

9 Clamps

10 Fuel Tank

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

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

11 Securing Straps

12 Heat Shield

13 Lock Washer

14 Bolt

• 25 Nm

• Replace

• Only use bolts with loose washer when installing the fuel tank straps. If other bolts are used, the straps could twist when the bolts are tightened.

15 Seal

• Replace

• To install, place 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 System Components.

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

• Fuel pump, checking. Refer to => [ Fuel Pump, Checking ] Fuel Pump, Checking.

• With the fuel level sensor (G).

• Fuel level sensor, removing and installing. Refer to => [ Fuel Level Sensor ] Fuel System Components.

• Clean the strainer if contaminated.

17 Bolt

• 8 Nm

18 Protective Plate

• For the fuel filler tube.

19 Suction Jet Pump

20 Flange with Fuel Filter

• With pressure relief valve 6.2 bar

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

21 Locking Ring

• 110 Nm

• Ensure the locking ring is securely seated.

• Use wrench (T10202) for removal and installation.