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Safety precautions when working on the fuel supply system > < Removing and installing parts of the fuel supply - Part 1
Fuel tank with component parts - Summary of components
   
Fuel tank with component parts - Summary of components
  Note
t  Fuel lines are secured with quick-release fittings.
t  Fuel hoses in the engine and fuel filter must only be secured with spring strap clamps. The use of clamp-type or screw-type clips is not allowed.
t  Observe safety measures → Chapter.
t  Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter.
Repairing the accelerator control → Chapter
1 - Cap
2 - 1.5 Nm
3 - Fuel tank lid unit
q   with rubber bowl
4 - Gravity valve
q   to remove, unclip valve at top and lift out of filler neck.
q   inspect valve for blockage:
t  valve vertical: Valve open
t  valve tilted 45°: Valve closed
5 - Earth connection
6 - 10 Nm
7 - Vent lines
q   clipped in place on fuel tank
8 - 25 Nm
9 - Fuel tank
q   when removing support, for example with the engine/gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A -
q   removing and installing → Chapter
10 - Tensioning strap
11 - Fuel cooler
q   removing and installing → Chapter
12 - 20 Nm
13 - Fuel pump/sender unit for fuel gauge display
q   for vehicles ► 04.00: Sender unit for fuel gauge display
q   for vehicles 05.00 ►: Fuel pump with sender unit for fuel gauge display
q   removing and installing → Chapter
q   removing and installing fuel gauge sensor → Chapter
14 - Gasket ring
q   replace if damaged
q   moisten with fuel before installing
15 - Union nut
q   use wrench -MP 1-227- for removing and installing
16 - Feed line
q   to fuel filter → Chapter
q   on connection with identification -V- (flange)
q   black
q   to remove from connecting flange press release button
q   check for firm seating
q   clipped in place on fuel tank
17 - Return-flow line
q   from fuel cooler → Chapter
q   on connection with identification -R- (flange)
q   blue
q   to remove from connecting flange press release button
q   check for firm seating
q   clipped in place on fuel tank
18 - Vent valve
q   to remove, unclip valve at side and take out of filler neck.
q   before installing, unscrew cap
q   check → Fig.
19 - O-ring
q   replace

   
Fitting position of the flange of the fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge sender unit
Marking on the flange must be aligned with marking on the fuel tank -arrows-.
(Black) feed line -1- to connection marked -V-.
(Blue) return-flow line -2- to connection marked -R-.
  Note
After installing the fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge sender unit check whether the feed and return-flow line is secured to the fuel tank with retaining clips.
  S20-0098
Inspect vent valve
Lever in off position: Valve closed
Lever pushed in direction of arrow: Valve open
  Note
Unscrew cap of fuel tank before installing the vent valve.
  V20-1040

Safety precautions when working on the fuel supply system > < Removing and installing parts of the fuel supply - Part 1