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| Unscrew screws -1- for filler neck on the body. |
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| Unclip the wiring loom from the holder -2- at the top and bottom of the filler neck. |
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| Slacken front double clamp at exhaust pipe and push to the rear. |
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| Push out all suspensions of the middle and rear part of the exhaust system from the retaining straps. |
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| Slightly lower the middle and rear part of the exhaust system and tie with wire to the body. |
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| Disconnect the fuel feed line and the fuel return-flow line on the front right of the fuel tank. |
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| For vehicles with auxiliary heating, the fuel line for the dosing pump -V54- must also be disconnected. |
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| Press down the securing rings in order to unlock the connections of the fuel lines. |
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| Unscrew tensioning strap. |
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| Support fuel tank using the engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-. |
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| Unscrew securing bolts. |
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| Lower fuel tank and swivel out. |
Installation occurs in reverse order to removal. Pay attention to the following: |
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| Lay the fuel lines avoiding any kinks. |
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| Do not mix-up the fuel feed line (black) and the fuel return-flow line (blue). |
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| Make sure the fuel line connections fit tightly. |
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| Check fuel feed line and the fuel return-flow line at fuel tank for firm seating. |
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| Check earth connection of fuel tank/body at filler neck. |
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