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Draining fuel tank > < Fuel tank on all front-wheel drive vehicles with MPI and 2.0 ltr. FSI engine
Fuel tank with components - exploded view
   
Fuel tank with components - exploded view
  Note
The illustration shows a fuel system with fuel return line.
1 - Fuel supply pipe
q   From fuel filter
q   To engine
q   Do not kink
q   Press release tab on pipe connector to disconnect
2 - Fuel return pipe
q   From engine
q   Do not kink
q   Press release tab on pipe connector to disconnect
q   Clip onto fuel tank
3 - Breather pipe
q   Leading to activated charcoal filter in wheel housing (front right)
q   Do not kink
q   Press release tab on pipe connector to disconnect
q   Clip onto fuel tank
4 - 23 Nm
q   Secures fuel filler neck and earth connection → Item
5 - Overflow hose
q   Attach to wheel housing
6 - Rubber cup
7 - Retaining ring
8 - Seal
q   Renew if damaged
9 - Filler cap
q   Secured to tank flap
10 - Earth connection
q   To eliminate electrostatic charge
q   Installation position / test procedure → Fig.
q   Ensure that connector is seated properly and secure wire with securing bolt for fuel filler neck → Item
q   After installation, use an ohmmeter to check the electrical connection between the metal ring on the fuel filler neck and a bare metal part on the body. Specification: approx. 0 Ω
11 - Breather pipe
12 - Fuel tank
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
13 - Heat shield
q   For fuel tank
14 - 2 Nm
15 - Heat shield
q   For fuel tank
16 - 2 Nm
17 - Spreader clip
18 - Securing strap
q   Note different lengths
19 - 23 Nm

   
Installation position of earth connection
–  Route earth connection as shown in illustration.
–  Hook earth connection contact -1- into mounting hole on fuel tank -4-.
–  Ensure that connector -3- for earth connection is firmly seated on metal ring -2- on fuel filler neck.
  Caution
After installation, use an ohmmeter to check the electrical connection between the metal ring on the fuel filler neck and a bare metal part on the body:
Specification: approx. 0 Ω.
  A20-0773

Draining fuel tank > < Fuel tank on all front-wheel drive vehicles with MPI and 2.0 ltr. FSI engine