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Removing and installing fuel tank
Removing and installing fuel tank
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Engine/gearbox jack -SAT 1001-
  W00-2704
t  Torque wrench -SAT 8010-
Removing
–  Note safety precautions before starting work → Chapter
–  First check whether a coded radio is fitted. If this is the case obtain the antitheft coding.
–  With ignition switched off disconnect battery earth strap.
–  Drain fuel tank, clean fuel filler neck and surrounding area.
–  Unscrew securing bolts and remove tank flap unit.
–  Fold rear seat bench forwards.
–  Remove cover from fuel delivery unit.
  W00-2760
–  Pull connector -1- and return pipe -2- off flange.
–  Remove rear axle: → Running gear; Rep. Gr.42
–  Detach filler pipe from body.
–  Remove tensioning strap. When doing this support fuel tank with engine/gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.
–  Pull out fuel tank to the rear.
Installing
Installing is basically in the reverse order but note following:
t  Breather and fuel hoses are to be installed kink-free.
t  Do not interchange supply and return hose (return hose blue or blue markings, supply hose black).
t  Installing rear axle: → Running gear; Rep. Gr.42
  Note!
After installing fuel gauge sender, check that the supply, return and breather pipes are still clipped onto the fuel tank.
  N20-0245

Checking fuel pump > < Removing and installing fuel gauge sender