Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items

• ◆ Ring nut spanner 3217
• ◆ Torque wrench V.A.G 1332 (40...200 Nm)

Removing

• ‒ First check whether a coded radio is fitted. If this is the case obtain the anti-theft coding.
• ‒ Note safety precautions before starting work
• ‒ With ignition switched off disconnect battery earth strap.
• ‒ Remove cover in luggage boot floor.

• ‒ → Pull connector and supply and return pipes off flange.
• ‒ Remove union nut from flange with 3217.
• ‒ Pull flange and seal out of the opening in fuel tank.
• ‒ Release delivery unit from bayonet connection by turning to left and remove from fuel tank.

Note:

If the delivery unit is to be renewed then drain old delivery unit before disposal.

Installing

• ‒ Installing the fuel delivery unit is carried out in the reverse order.

Notes:

• ◆ When inserting the fuel delivery unit ensure that the fuel gauge sender is not bent.
• ◆ → When the fuel delivery unit is correctly installed the fuel gauge sender float points      α = 5 °
  to direction of travel A.
• ◆ Coat flange seal with fuel when fitting.
• ◆ Fitting position of fuel delivery unit flange => Page 20-8 , Fig. 1 .