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Removing and installing fuel tank
   
Removing and installing fuel tank
  W00-0427
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
t  Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
Removing
–  Note safety precautions before beginning work → Chapter.
–  First check whether a coded radio is fitted. If so, obtain anti-theft coding.
–  With the ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth strap.
–  Unscrew securing bolts and remove tank flap unit.
–  Drain fuel tank and clean fuel filler neck and surrounding area.
–  Fold rear bench seat forwards.
–  Remove cover from fuel delivery unit.
–  Pull connector off flange.
–  Remove rear right wheel.
–  Remove rear right wheel housing liner: → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.
–  Remove activated charcoal filter.
–  Unbolt filler neck from body.
–  Unscrew all rear exhaust system retainers from body. Then support lowered exhaust system on body with wire.
–  Remove rear axle → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.42.
  WARNING
Fuel supply lines are under pressure! Wear eye protection and gloves to avoid injuries and skin contact. Before loosening hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully pulling hose off connection.
  W00-0120
–  Disconnect supply line -1- (black) and breather line -2- (white) at connecting point. Detach push-on connectors → Chapter
–  Unscrew securing strap and securing bolts. When doing this, support fuel tank with engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.
–  Lower fuel tank.
Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse sequence. In the process, note the following:
t  Install breather and fuel hoses free of kinks.
t  Ensure that fuel hose connections are tight.
t  Do not interchange supply and return lines (return line blue or with blue markings, supply line black).
  Note
After installing fuel tank, check that the supply, return and breather lines are still clipped onto the fuel tank.
  N20-0507

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