SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools, workshop equipment, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required

• ◆ 3217 Ring nut spanner

• ◆ V.A.G 1332 Torque wrench (40...200 Nm)

Removing

Conditions

• ● The fuel tank must not be more than 1/2 full

Notes:

• ◆ Empty the fuel tank if necessary using fuel extraction unit VAS 5190.
• ◆ Observe safety precautions before starting work.

• ‒ First check whether a coded radio is fitted. If this is the case obtain the anti-theft coding.
• ‒ With the ignition switched off disconnect battery earth strap.
• ‒ Remove cover from fuel delivery unit.

When the cover is removed:

• ‒ Pull 4-pin connector and supply and return pipes off flange.

Note:

Press buttons on hose couplings to do this.

• ‒ → Remove union nut with spanner 3217.
• ‒ Pull fuel delivery unit and seal out of opening in the fuel tank.

Note:

If the delivery unit is to be renewed then drain old delivery unit before disposal.

Installing

• ‒ Installation of the fuel delivery unit is carried out in the reverse order.

Notes:

• ◆ Do not bend fuel sender when installing.
• ◆ Insert seal for fuel delivery unit dry into opening of fuel tank.
• ◆ Moisten seal with fuel only when installing fuel delivery unit.
• ◆ Ensure fuel hoses are seated securely.
• ◆ After installing fuel delivery unit, check that the supply, return and vent pipes are still clipped onto fuel tank.

• ◆ → Note installation position of fuel delivery unit flange:
  The marking on flange must align with marking on fuel tank -arrows-.