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Removing and installing fuel gauge senderG > < Removing and installing fuel tank
Removing and installing fuel delivery unit
Removing and installing fuel delivery unit
t  Removing → Anchor
t  Installing → Anchor
Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability among Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Spanner -T10202-, see equivalent → Anchor
  W00-1334
t  Torque wrench -VAG 1332-, see equivalent → Anchor.
Removing
Observe safety precautions → Chapter.
Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter.
l  To remove the fuel supply unit, the tank should be at a maximum of 3/4 of full capacity. Drain the tank if necessary → Chapter.
  W00-0428
–  Remove the rear seat → Bodywork - interior fitting work; Rep. gr.72.
–  Release retainers -arrows- at cover for sealing flange.
  A20-1066
–  Release carefully electrical connection -arrow- on sealing flange and take off.
  WARNING
t  The fuel system is pressurised. Before opening the system place a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection.
t  The temperature of the fuel lines or the fuel may reach up to 100 ºC in extreme cases. Before opening the duct connections, allow the fuel to cool otherwise there is a risk of severe burns.
t  Wear protection gloves.
t  Wear eye protection.
  A20-1067
–  Separate fuel supply line -1- and fuel return line -2- by pressing release tabs.
  WARNING
To remove the fuel delivery unit, the reservoir of this must be filled to 3/4 maximum.
  A20-1081
–  Unscrew lock nut using wrench -T10202-.
–  Pull fuel delivery unit and seal out of the opening in fuel tank.
  Note
t  If the fuel delivery unit needs replacing, check the fuel tank for soiling and clean as necessary.
t  If the fuel delivery unit needs replacing, drain the old delivery unit prior to disposal.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order, noting the following:
  Note
t  When inserting fuel delivery unit, ensure that fuel gauge sender is not bent.
t  Make sure that fuel hoses are securely fitted.
–  Insert seal for sealing flange dry into opening of fuel tank.
–  Fit the fuel delivery unit on the fuel tank.
  E20-10005
–  Note the installation position of the sealing flange:
l  Lug -2- on sealing flange must be between tabs -1- and -3- on fuel tank.
l  The -arrow- points forwards.
  A20-1078
–  Tighten the sealing bolt to 110 Nm.
  E20-10005

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