SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing fuel tank Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability between Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench (5…50 Nm) -V.A.G 1331-

t  Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- Removing fuel tank –  Observe the safety precautions before starting work → Chapter . –  Unscrew the fixing screw for the fuel tank cap unit and remove the fuel tank cap unit → Bodywork, exterior fitting work; Rep. gr.55 –  Drain fuel tank, clean fuel filler and surrounding area. –  Remove the rear right seat → Rep. gr.72

–  Remove cover from fuel delivery unit.

–  Extract the connector -arrow- from the fuel delivery unit. –  Remove right rear wheel. –  Remove rear right wheel housing moulding → Bodywork, exterior fitting work; Rep. gr.50

–  Unscrew the fuel inlet funnel from the bodywork -arrows-. –  Unclip the electric line at the fuel inlet funnel. –  Remove the centre and rear silencer.   WARNING Fuel supply line is pressurised. Wear safety goggles and appropriate clothing to avoid injury and contact with skin. Before loosening hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then eliminate the pressure by carefully separating the pipe.

–  Disconnect the breather pipe -1- (white) and the fuel pipe -2- (black) at their connections.   Note Press in safety wedge to release fuel lines.

–  Remove the support straps and the securing bolts -arrows-. During this operation, support the fuel tank with the engine and gearbox crane -V.A.G 1383 A-. –  Lower the fuel tank. Installing fuel tank Installation is carried out in reverse order. The following should be taken into account: t  Only use screws with loose washers for fixing the retaining straps of the fuel tank. If another screw type is use, the straps may twist when tightening. Screws → ETKA (Electronic spare parts catalogue) t  Install breather and fuel lines free of kinks. t  Do not interchange supply and return hose (return hose blue or blue markings, supply hose black). t  Ensure that line connections are tight. t  Check earth connection on fuel tank and body to filler neck. t  After installing fuel tank, check that the supply, return and breather lines are still clipped onto the fuel tank. t  Purge the fuel system → Chapter.