SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing fuel tank t  Removing → Anchor t  Installing → Anchor t  Tightening torques → Anchor Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability among Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter. Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -VAG 1331-, see equivalent → Anchor.

t  Engine/gearbox crane -VAG 1383A-, see equivalent → Anchor Removing –  Note safety precautions before starting work → Chapter –  Remove the earth wire of the battery when the ignition is turned off and lay to the side. –  Unscrew securing bolts and remove tank flap unit. –  Drain fuel tank, clean fuel filler and surrounding area. → Chapter –  Fold rear seat forwards. –  Remove cover from fuel delivery unit.

–  Disconnect connector -1-. –  Remove right rear wheel. –  Remove rear right-hand side wheel housing liner. → Bodywork, exterior fitting work; Rep. gr.66

–  Remove the pressure retention valve -1- and the vent pipe -2- (press safety ring).

–  Unscrew the securing bolt -arrow-. –  Unbolt filler neck from body. –  Unscrew all rear exhaust system retainers from body. Then support lowered exhaust system on body with wire. –  Remove the lower heat protection plate of the fuel tank. –  Remove the rear axle: → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.42.   WARNING Fuel supply line is pressurised. Wear eye protection and gloves to avoid injuries and skin contact. Before loosening hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then eliminate the pressure by carefully separating the pipe.

–  Disconnect the breather pipe -1- (white) and the fuel pipe -2- (black) at their connections.   Note Press in safety wedge to release fuel lines.

–  Unscrew the securing screws of the tank -arrows- and the tensioning belt of the tank. In doing so, support the fuel tank using the engine and gearbox jack -VAG 1383A-. –  Lower fuel tank. Installing Install in reverse order to dismantling, noting the following: t  Breather and fuel hoses are to be installed kink-free. t  Secure hoses with spring-clips. t  Do not confuse supply pipes with return or breather pipes.

t  Check the connections on the active carbon filter. t  Fit rear axle → Running gear; Rep. gr.42   Note After installing fuel tank, check that the supply, return and breather lines are still clipped onto the fuel tank. Tightening torques

Components:	Nm
Filling hole securing screws	10
Active carbon tank securing screws	10
Fuel tank securing screws	25