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Emptying fuel tank > < Fuel tank (four-wheel drive)
Assembly overview - fuel tank
   
Assembly overview - fuel tank
1 - Supply line
q   Black
q   Check for secure seating.
2 - Return line
q   Blue
q   Check for secure seating.
3 - Seal
q   Renew.
q   When installing, fit dry in fuel tank opening.
q   Moisten with fuel only when installing flange.
4 - 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.
5 - Locking ring, 110 Nm
q   Check for secure seating.
q   Remove and install using wrench -T10202-.
6 - Tank flap unit
q   With rubber cup.
q   Removing and installing → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.55.
7 - Cap
q   Renew if damaged.
8 - Securing bolt
9 - Earth connection
q   Check for secure seating.
10 - 10 Nm
11 - Filler neck ventilation
12 - Fuel gauge sender 2 -G169-
13 - Suction-jet pump
q   Clipped onto fuel gauge sender 2 -G169-
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
14 - Filler neck ventilation
15 - Breather line
16 - Fuel tank
q   When removing, support using engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
17 - Securing strap
q   Note installation position.
18 - 25 Nm
q   Renew.
q   To secure the securing straps for the fuel tank, only bolts with loose washers must be used. If different bolts are used, the securing straps might twist during tightening. Bolts → ETKA (electronic parts catalogue).
19 - Heat shield
q   Riveted to exhaust pipe mounting
20 - 3 Nm
21 - Fuel filter
q   Arrow points in direction of flow.
q   Installation position → Fig..
22 - Breather line
q   Clipped onto side of fuel tank.
q   Check for secure seating.

   
Installation position of flange for fuel delivery unit and fuel gauge sender 2 -G169-
The marking on the flange must align with the marking on the fuel tank -arrow-.
  Note
The marking on the fuel tank is not clearly visible.
  N20-10133
Location of fuel filter
Pin -2- on filter housing must engage in notch of guide -1- in filter bracket.
  A20-1133

Emptying fuel tank > < Fuel tank (four-wheel drive)