Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Octavia Mk1 > Drive unit | 1.4 ltr./44 kW Engine - Mechanical Components | Fuel supply, gas operation | Removing and installing parts of the fuel supply system

Removing and installing the fuel tank

Observe safety measures → Chapter.

Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Engine/gearbox jack (e.g. -V.A.G 1383 A-)

t	Fuel extraction device (e.g. -V.A.G 1433 A-)

Removing

–	On models fitted with a coded radio set, pay attention to the coding; determine if necessary.

–	Disconnect the earth strap from the battery with the ignition off.

–	Empty fuel tank with fuel extraction equipment (e. g. -V.A.G 1433 A-).

–	Remove rear axle → Chassis → Rep. Gr.42.

–	Unscrew cover (below rear seat).

–	Unlock and unplug 4-pin connector of flange at fuel tank.

–	Open the fuel tank cap, lever out tensioning ring in rubber bowl (around filler neck).

–	Press through rubber bowl to the inside.

–	Remove rear right wheelhouse liner.

–	Unscrew fuel filler neck below wheelhouse liner.

–	Remove cover below fuel tank -arrows- (if fitted).

–	Separate return-flow line -2- (blue), feed line -1- (black) and vent line -3- (white) at the front right of fuel tank (press release buttons).

–	Position engine/gearbox jack (e. g. -V.A.G 1383 A-) below the fuel tank for supporting.

–	Detach bolted connections -arrows- at front left and at the retaining straps.

–	Lower the fuel tank.

Install

Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Pay attention to the following:

–	Connect fuel lines to the flange of the fuel delivery unit:

t	Blue return-flow line -1- to connection marked -R-.

t	Black feed line -2- to connection marked -V-.

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