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1 - Connector
q   Black, 4-pin.
q   For fuel gauge sender -G- and fuel pump 2 -G6-.
2 - Connector
q   Black, 2-pin.
3 - Return hose bracket
q   Clipped to side of fuel delivery unit.
4 - Return hose
5 - Gravity/overflow valve
q   To remove valve, unclip and lift upwards out of connection.
q   Check valve for opening. Valve open when vertical. Valve closed when tilted at 45°.
6 - Breather line
q   White.
q   Check for secure seating.
q   Clipped to top of fuel tank.
q   To activated charcoal filter → Item.
7 - O-ring
q   Renew.
8 - Sealing cap
9 - Seal
q   Renew if damaged.
10 - Securing bolt
11 - Tank flap unit
q   With rubber cup.
12 - Breather valve
q   To remove valve, unclip at side and lift out of connection.
q   Before installing, unscrew sealing cap → Item.
q   Check → Chapter.
13 - Earth connection
q   Check for secure seating.
14 - 10 Nm
15 - Union nut, 80 Nm
q   Remove and install using union nut tool -3217-.
16 - Fuel gauge sender 2 -G169-
q   With suction jet pump: removing, installing and checking suction jet pump → Chapter.
q   Note installation position on fuel tank: marking on sender must align with marking on fuel tank.
q   Check → Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
17 - Seal
q   Renew if damaged.
q   When installing, insert seal dry into fuel tank opening.
q   Moisten with fuel only when installing flange.
18 - Breather line
q   Clipped to top of fuel tank.
q   Check for secure seating.
19 - Fuel tank
q   When removing, support using engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.
q   Remove and install → Chapter.
20 - 25 Nm
21 - Securing strap
q   Note different lengths.
22 - Clamping washer
23 - Heat shield
24 - Support strut
25 - Supply line
q   To fuel supply pipe on fuel rail → Item.
q   Black.
q   Check for secure seating.
26 - Fuel filter
q   Installation position: arrow indicates direction of flow.
27 - Screw-type clip
q   Note installation position → Chapter.
28 - Supply hose
q   To remove from fuel pump, press release button on connecting piece.
29 - Fuel delivery unit
q   Note installation position of flange on fuel tank → Fig..
q   Remove and install → Chapter.
q   Check fuel pump → Chapter.
q   Clean strainer if soiled.
30 - Supply line
q   Black.
q   Check for secure seating.
q   Clipped to fuel tank.
q   To remove from flange, press release buttons on connecting piece.
31 - Return line
q   Blue or blue marking.
q   Clipped to side of fuel tank.
q   Check for secure seating.
q   Secure with spring-type clips.
q   From fuel return pipe on fuel rail → Item.

   
Installation position of fuel delivery unit flange.
Marking on flange must align with marking on fuel tank -arrows-.
Blue return line or return line with blue marking -1- at connection with -R- identification.
Black supply line -2- to connection with -V- identification.
  Note
After fitting fuel delivery unit flange, check whether supply, return and breather lines are still clipped to fuel tank.
  N20-0469

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