Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing fuel tank (Autogas) Removing Carry out the following work:

–  Release latch -1- and remove protective cover -2-. –  Emptying the Autogas tank → Chapter

–  Remove bolts -1- (10 Nm) for cover.   WARNING There is a danger of injury due to escaping gas. The system is pressurised. Wear suitable protection such as eye protection and protective gloves. Before opening the system place a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection.

–  Detach gas lines -1 and 2- from fuel tank. –  Remove nut -3-. –  Detach connectors from gas tank valve -N495- and gas gauge sender -G707-.

–  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Lift fuel tank out. Installing –  Insert and align fuel tank.

–  Tighten bolts -arrows- to 20 Nm.

–  Tighten nut -3- to 10 Nm. –  Tighten union nuts -1- to 32 Nm and -2- to 23 Nm.

–  Tighten bolts -1- (10 Nm) for cover. Further assembly is carried out in the reverse order of removal.