Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing the fuel tank Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Engine/gearbox jack, e.g. -V.A.G 1383 A- Conditions l  Ignition is switched off and ignition key is withdrawn. l  The fuel tank must not be more than 1/4 full. Removing   Note t  Observe the safety instructions before starting fitting work → Chapter. t  Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter. –  Unscrew the cap from the filler neck. Vehicles Fabia II –  Position right rear seat vertically → Body Work; Rep. gr.72. Vehicles Roomster –  Fold the rear seats forward and position the middle and rear seat vertically → Body Work; Rep. gr.72. Continued for all vehicles –  Remove the cover of the fuel delivery unit under the mat. –  Unplug the 4-pin plug from the fuel delivery unit. –  If necessary drain the fuel tank → Chapter. –  Removing rear axle → Chassis; Rep. gr.42. –  Remove the rear right wheelhouse liner → Body Work; Rep. gr.66.

–  Unscrew bolts on filler neck -arrows-.

–  Disconnect feed line (black) -1- and return-flow line (blue) -2- from the fuel tank (press release buttons). Vehicles Fabia II –  Support the fuel tank using the engine/gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.

–  Unscrew tensioning strap and fixing screws of the fuel tank -arrows-. –  Slightly lower the lever, pull the filler neck out of the rubber bowl and lower the fuel tank. Vehicles Roomster –  Remove rear part of exhaust system → Chapter. –  Support the fuel tank using the engine/gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.

–  Unscrew tensioning straps and fixing screw of the fuel tank -arrows-. –  Slightly lower the lever, pull the filler neck out of the rubber bowl and lower the fuel tank. Install Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Pay attention to the following: –  Check if the earth lead shows traces of oxidation on both connections, remove if necessary.

–  Check fitting position of the earth lead -1-. l  The plug -1- on the metal plate ring -2- must be placed on firmly. l  The contact tab -4- must be hung in the fuel tank -3- and secured with the spacer bush -5-.

–  Connect the fuel lines to the flange of the fuel delivery unit: t  (Black) feed line -2- to connection marked -V-. t  (Blue) return-flow line -1- to connection marked -R-. t  Lay the fuel lines avoiding any kinks. t  Make sure the fuel line connections fit tightly. t  Check feed, return and ventilation line at fuel tank for firm seating.