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Removing
Removing
t  Observe safety precautions → Chapter.
t  Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter.
t  It is very difficult to remove the fuel filler neck from the fuel tank or to install.
t  Therefore the rear axle must be removed to remove the fuel tank.
t  Before disconnecting battery, open fuel tank flap and if necessary remove wheel bolt lock adapter from luggage compartment.
t  Wear eye and hand protection when performing any type of repair work on the fuel system!
–  Make a note of the filling level of fuel tank.
1)  Is required for procedure »Emptying fuel tank«.
–  Disconnect battery → Electrical system; Repair group 27; Starter, current supply; Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.
–  Remove rear axle → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.42.
Filled fuel tank
–  Emptying fuel tank → Chapter.
Empty fuel tank
–  Remove both centre seats → Rep. gr.72.
–  Fold back floor carpet.
–  Remove cover from fuel delivery unit.
  WARNING
Fuel supply line is pressurised. Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avoid possible injury and skin contact. Before loosening hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully pulling hose off connection.
   
–  Pull return line -1-, supply line -2-, fuel line for auxiliary heater (if fitted) -3- and 4-pin connector -4- off fuel delivery unit flange.
  Note
Press buttons on hose couplings to do this.
–  Remove retaining ring and rubber cup. → Item
–  Remove rear right wheel housing liner → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.
–  Remove filler neck securing bolts → Item.
–  Then support fuel tank using engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.
–  Remove securing bolts of securing straps. → Item
–  Slowly lower fuel tank approx. 15 cm.
  N20-10277
–  Now unclip fuel lines -arrows- from fuel tank.
–  Carefully remove fuel tank together with fuel neck.
  N20-10494

Exhaust turbocharger, G-charger > < Removing and installing parts of cooling system