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Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 G169 > < Removing fuel tank

Golf Mk5

Installing fuel tank
Installing fuel tank
   
–  Clip in cable for four-wheel drive control unit -J492- on fuel tank.
–  With the aid of a 2nd mechanic, guide the filler neck in between rear axle and body. Then place the fuel tank on the engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.
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–  Raise the fuel tank slowly up to the installation position and secure -arrows-.
  Note
To secure the securing straps for the fuel tank, only bolts with loose washers must be used. If different bolts are used, the securing straps might twist during tightening. Bolts → ETKA (electronic parts catalogue).
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–  Fit adapter cable on four-wheel drive control unit -J492-.
Further installation is carried out in the reverse sequence. In the process, note the following:
t  Install breather and fuel lines free of kinks.
t  Do not interchange supply and return lines (return line blue or with blue markings, supply line black).
t  Ensure that fuel line connections are tight.
t  Check earth connection between tank and body of filler neck.
Engine codes AXW, BLX, BLR, BLY:
t  If fuel delivery unit was renewed, adapt engine control unit to fuel pump → Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051“Guided functions”
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Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2 G169 > < Removing fuel tank