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Removing and installing the fuel tank with its component parts
   
Removing and installing the fuel tank with its component parts
1 - Screw plug
2 - Sealing ring
q   replace if damaged
3 - Fuel tank lid unit
q   with rubber bowl
q   removing and installing → Body Work → Rep. Gr.55
4 - Fixing screw
5 - Gravity valve
q   unclip out of the support at the top
q   inspect valve for blockage:
t  Valve in a vertical position: open
t  Valve tilted 45°: closed
6 - O-ring
q   replace if damaged
7 - Vent line
q   black
q   clipped in place on the side of the fuel tank
q   check for firm seating
q   secure with spring strap clamps
8 - Vent valve
q   to remove, unclip valve at side and take out of filler neck.
q   before installing, unscrew cap → Item
q   check → Fig.
9 - Earth connection
10 - Vent line
q   check for firm seating
11 - 25 Nm
12 - Fuel tank
q   when removing, support e.g. with the engine/gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A -
q   removing and installing → Chapter
13 - Support
q   for straps
q   Check fitting position
14 - 5 Nm
15 - Fuel cooler
q   attached to the underfloor of the body
16 - Tensioning strap
q   pay attention to different lengths
17 - Sealing ring
q   to be inserted dry into the opening of the fuel tank
q   replace if damaged
q   only moisten the seal of the flange with fuel for fitting purposes
18 - Fuel delivery unit
q   with sender for fuel gauge display
q   Fitting position → Fig.
q   removing and installing → Chapter
q   Check fuel delivery unit → Chapter
q   Clean strainer if dirty
q   removing and installing the sender for fuel gauge → Chapter
19 - Return-flow line
q   with branch piece from additive container → Chapter
q   clipped on the fuel tank
q   check for firm seating
q   blue
20 - Feed line
q   to fuel filter → Chapter
q   clipped on the fuel tank
q   check for firm seating
q   black
21 - Union nut, 80 Nm
q   remove and install using wrench for union nut -MP1-227 (3217)-

   
Fitting position of the flange of the fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge sender unit
The marking on the flange of the fuel delivery unit -1- must be aligned with marking on the fuel tank -2-.
  Note
After installing the flange of the fuel delivery unit, check whether the feed and return-flow line is still clipped in place on the fuel tank.
  S20-0177
Inspect vent valve
Lever in off position: closed
Lever pushed in -direction of arrow-: opened
  Note
Before installing the vent valve, unscrew the fuel filler cap.
  S20-0178

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