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Emptying fuel tank > < Rules for cleanliness
Assembly overview - fuel tank
   
Assembly overview - fuel tank
1 - Cap
q   Renew if damaged
2 - Securing bolt
3 - Earth connection
q   Check for secure seating
4 - Bolt
q   10 Nm
5 - Cable guide
6 - Fuel tank
q   When removing, support using engine-/gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383/A-
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
7 - Bolts
q   25 Nm
q   Renew
8 - Clamping washer
9 - Securing strap
10 - Heat shield
11 - Fuel filter
q   Fitting position: arrow indicates direction of flow
12 - Supply line
q   To fuel rail
q   Check for secure seating
13 - Breather line
q   Clipped onto side of fuel tank
q   Check for secure seating
14 - Seal
q   Renew if damaged
q   When installing, insert seal dry into fuel tank opening
q   Moisten with fuel only when installing flange
15 - Fuel delivery unit
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
q   If fuel delivery unit was replaced, adapt the engine control unit to the fuel pump → Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051
q   Checking fuel pump → Chapter
q   Note installation position on fuel tank → Fig.
q   With fuel gauge sender -G-
q   Removing and installing fuel sender → Chapter
q   Clean strainer if soiled
16 - Locking ring
q   110 Nm
q   Check for secure seating
q   Remove and install using wrench -T10202-
17 - Supply line
q   Black
q   Clipped onto side of fuel tank
q   Check for secure seating
18 - Return line
q   Blue
q   Clipped onto side of fuel tank
q   Check for secure seating
19 - Tank flap unit
q   With rubber cup
q   Removing and installing → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. Gr.55

   
Fitting position of fuel delivery unit flange
Marking -3- on sender points opposite direction of travel.
Return line (blue or with blue mark) -1-.
Supply line (black) -2-.
  N20-10044

Emptying fuel tank > < Rules for cleanliness