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Removing
Removing
–  Note safety precautions before beginning work → Chapter.
–  First check whether a coded radio is fitted. If so, obtain anti-theft coding.
–  With ignition switched off, disconnect earth strap from battery.
–  Open fuel flap and remove fuel tank cap.
–  Remove the airbag unit: → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.55.
–  Drain fuel tank and clean fuel filler neck and surrounding area.
   
–  Unbolt filler neck from body -arrows-.
  WARNING
Fuel supply line is pressurised. Wear eye protection and gloves to avoid injuries and skin contact. Before loosening hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully pulling hose off connection.
  N20-0705
–  Detach connector -1- for fuel pump control unit -J538-.
–  Disconnect supply line -2- (black), return line -2- (blue) and (if fitted) line leading to metering pump -V54--4-.
  Note
Release connection by pressing button on hose coupling.
  N20-10820
–  Unscrew securing strap and securing bolts. When doing this, support fuel tank with engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.
–  Then, carefully lower the fuel tank further. While doing so, guide through filler neck between rear axle and body.
  N20-10820

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