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Removing and installing fuel tank > < Assembly overview - fuel tank, vehicles with front-wheel drive
Assembly overview - fuel tank, vehicles with all-wheel drive
   
Assembly overview - fuel tank, vehicles with all-wheel drive
  Note
t  Push-on couplings must »audibly« engage when locking.
t  Take note of colour coding when fitting the push-on couplings → Anchor.
t  Ensure push-on coupling is secured properly by pulling.
t  Separate push-on couplings → Chapter.
t  Hose connections are secured with either spring-type or clamp-type clips.
t  Renew clamp-type clips with spring-type clips.
t  Spring-type clip pliers -VAS 5024/- or hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1921/- are recommended for installation of spring-type clips.
1 - Supply line
q   Black
q   Check for secure seating.
2 - Return line
q   Blue
q   Check for secure seating.
3 - Seal
q   Renew.
q   When installing, fit dry in fuel tank opening.
q   Moisten with fuel only when installing flange.
4 - Fuel delivery unit
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
q   Checking fuel pump → Chapter.
q   Note installation position on fuel tank → Fig..
q   With fuel gauge sender -G-.
q   Removing and installing fuel gauge sender → Chapter.
5 - Locking ring, 110 Nm
q   Check for secure seating.
q   Remove and install using wrench -T10202-.
6 - Tank flap unit
q   With rubber cup.
q   Removing and installing → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.55
7 - Cap
q   Renew if damaged.
8 - Securing bolt
q   Tighten to 1.5 Nm.
9 - Earth connection
q   Check for secure seating.
10 - 10 Nm
11 - Suction-jet pump
q   Clipped onto fuel gauge sender 2 -G169-
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
12 - Fuel gauge sender 2 -G169-
13 - Fuel tank
q   When removing, support using engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
14 - Securing strap
q   Note installation position.
15 - 25 Nm
q   Renew.
16 - Heat shield
q   Riveted to exhaust pipe mounting

   
Installation position of flange for fuel delivery unit and fuel gauge sender 2 -G169-
The marking on the flange must align with the marking on the fuel tank -arrow-.
  Note
The marking on the fuel tank is not clearly visible.
  N20-10133

Removing and installing fuel tank > < Assembly overview - fuel tank, vehicles with front-wheel drive