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Removing and installing fuel tank with its attachments and fuel filter, four wheel drive > < Rules for cleanliness
6-cyl. fuel injection engine Mechanics
Removing and installing parts of fuel supply system
Removing and installing fuel tank with its attachments and fuel filter, front wheel drive
 
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Special tools, workshop equipment, test and measuring appliances and auxiliary items required

  • ◆ 3217 Ring nut spanner
  • ◆ V.A.G 1383 A Gearbox jack
  • ◆ V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench (5...50 Nm)
 
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Note:

After all repairs to the fuel supply unit or the fuel gauge sender unit have been carried out, ensure the the supply or return flow hoses do not make contact with the fuel tank (pump noises may be transferred).

  • Cap
    • ◆ Renew seal if damaged
  • Retaining ring
  • Rubber cup
  • O-ring
    • ◆ Renew if damaged
  • Gravity valve
    • ◆ To remove valve unclip upwards out of filler neck
    • ◆ Check valve for through-flow
      valve vertical: open,
      valve tilted 45 °: closed
 
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  • Vent pipe
    • ◆ To activated charcoal filter
  • Earth connection
  • Vent valve
    • ◆ Checking , Fig.2
    • ◆ To remove pull locking latch lightly to inside -arrow- and pull valve out
  • Return pipe
    • ◆ Blue
    • ◆ From fuel manifold

=> Repair group 24; Motronic injection and ignition system; Servicing injection part

  • Union nut
    • ◆ Remove and install with 3217
  • Hose guide
 
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  • Flange
    • ◆ Note fitting position on fuel tank , Fig. 1
  • Supply hose
  • Sealing ring
    • ◆ Coat with fuel when installing
    • ◆ Renew if damaged
  • Return hose
  • Fuel delivery unit
    • ◆ Removing and installing
      => Page 20-23
    • ◆ Checking fuel pump
      => Page 20-29
 
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  • Fuel gauge sender
  • Strainer
  • Securing strap
    • ◆ Note differing length
  • Bracket
    • ◆ For securing straps
  • 25 Nm
  • Fuel tank
    • ◆ Support with engine and gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A when removing
 
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  • Supply pipe
    • ◆ Black
    • ◆ To fuel manifold

=> Repair group 24; Motronic injection and ignition system; Servicing injection part

  • Fuel filter
    • ◆ Fitting position: Arrow points in direction of flow
  • Retaining clip
  • 20 Nm
  • Bracket
    • ◆ For fuel filter
  • Rubber buffer
  • Spring clip
  • Spacer bush
  • 10 Nm

Removing and installing fuel tank with its attachments and fuel filter, four wheel drive > < Rules for cleanliness