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A4 Mk3

Fuel tank with attached components - exploded view
   
Fuel tank with attached components - exploded view
1 - Bolt
q   Tightening torque → Rep. gr.26
2 - Mounting for exhaust system
3 - Securing strap
q   Different lengths
4 - Fuel line
q   From fuel filter to engine
q   Do not kink
q   Clipped onto fuel tank
q   Press release tab on pipe connector to disconnect
5 - Fuel line
q   Only on vehicles with auxiliary heater: leading to metering pump for auxiliary heater
q   Do not kink
q   Clipped onto fuel tank
q   Press release tab on pipe connector to disconnect
6 - Overflow hose
q   Attached to bracket for bumper
7 - Rubber cup
8 - Filler cap
q   Screw down until it clicks audibly
q   Secured to tank flap unit
9 - Bolt
q   To secure fuel filler neck
q   To eliminate electrostatic charge → Fig.
q   20 Nm
10 - Fuel tank
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
11 - Heat shield for fuel tank
12 - Nut
q   2 Nm
13 - Breather line
q   To activated charcoal filter
q   Do not kink
q   Clipped onto fuel tank
q   Press release tab on pipe connector to disconnect
14 - Heat shield for fuel tank
15 - Securing strap
q   Different lengths
16 - Nut
q   2 Nm
17 - Bolt
q   20 Nm
18 - Nut
q   2 Nm
19 - Spreader clip

   
Cover for flange on fuel tank - tightening torque
–  Tighten bolts -arrows- to 1.5 Nm.
  A20-0803
Earth connection for fuel filler neck
–  Connections -1- and -2- on filler neck must be free of corrosion to ensure proper earth connection to body.
  WARNING
Risk of explosion caused by electrostatic discharge.
After installation, use an ohmmeter to check the electrical connection between the metal ring on the fuel filler neck and a bare metal part on the body:
Specification: approx. 0 Ω
  A20-10346

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