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Removing and installing fuel gauge senderG > < Fuel pump: check
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  Turning tool -T10202-, 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.
–  Remove rear seat → bodywork - interior fitting work; Rep. gr.72.
  W00-1334
–  Release retainers -arrows- at cover for sealing flange.
  A20-1066
–  Carefully release the 5-pin connector -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  For those vehicles fitted with an injector pump, the temperature of the fuel and the fuel lines 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 eye and hand protection when performing any type of repair work on the fuel system!
  A20-1067
–  Separate fuel supply line -1- and fuel return line -2- by pressing release tabs.
  WARNING
For removing the fuel supply unit, the fuel tank should 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
If the fuel delivery unit is to be renewed then drain the old unit before disposal.
Installing
Continue the installation in the reverse order of removal sequence, observing the following:
  Note
t  Take care not to bend the fuel gauge sender when fitting fuel delivery unit.
t  Check that the fuel hoses sit firmly.
t  Do not interchange supply and return hose (return hose blue or blue markings, supply hose black).
t  When fitting the fuel pipes, the connections must audibly clip into place.
t  Observe the fitting position of the fuel delivery unit flange → Fig.
–  Insert seal for sealing flange dry into opening of fuel tank.
–  Insert fuel delivery unit in fuel tank.
  E20-10005
–  Note the installation position of the sealing flange:
l  The tab -2- on the sealing flange must lie between the tongues -1- and -3- on the fuel tank.
  Note
-Arrow- indicates flow direction.
  A20-1078
–  Tighten the sealing bolt to 110 Nm.
  E20-10005

Removing and installing fuel gauge senderG > < Fuel pump: check