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Emptying fuel tank > < Fuel tank (Golf, Golf Plus, Golf Cabriolet, Scirocco)
Assembly overview - fuel tank
   
Assembly overview - fuel tank
1 - Cap
q   Renew if damaged.
2 - Securing bolt
3 - Earth connection
q   Check for secure seating.
4 - 10 Nm
5 - Cable guide
6 - Fuel tank
q   When removing, support using engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
7 - 25 Nm
q   Renew.
  Note
To secure the securing straps for the fuel tank, only bolts with loose washers must be used. This will stop the securing straps from being twisted out of position when tightening the bolts.
8 - Clamping washer
9 - Securing strap
q   Note installation position.
  Note
To secure the securing straps for the fuel tank, only bolts with loose washers must be used. This will stop the securing straps from being twisted out of position when tightening the bolts.
10 - Heat shield
11 - Fuel filter
q   Installation position: arrow indicates direction of flow.
12 - Supply line
q   To fuel rail.
q   Check for secure seating.
13 - Breather line
q   Clipped onto side of fuel tank.
q   Check for secure seating.
14 - Seal
q   Renew.
q   When installing, fit dry in fuel tank opening.
q   Moisten with fuel only when installing flange.
15 - Fuel delivery unit
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
q   Checking fuel pump → Chapter.
q   Note installation position on fuel tank → Fig..
q   With fuel gauge sender -G-.
q   Removing and installing fuel gauge sender -G- → Chapter.
q   Clean strainer if soiled.
16 - Locking ring, 110 Nm
q   Check for secure seating.
q   Remove and install using wrench -T10202-.
17 - Supply line
q   Black
q   Clipped onto side of fuel tank.
q   Check for secure seating.
18 - Return line
q   Blue
q   Clipped onto side of fuel tank.
q   Check for secure seating.
19 - Tank flap unit
q   With rubber cup.
q   Removing and installing → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.55.

   
Installation position of fuel delivery unit
Marking -3- on sender points opposite to direction of travel.
Return line (blue or with blue mark) -1-
Black supply line -2-
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Emptying fuel tank > < Fuel tank (Golf, Golf Plus, Golf Cabriolet, Scirocco)