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Safety measures regarding work on the fuel supply systems > < Fuel supply system components - remove and install
Fuel tank components with accessories and fuel filter - remove and install
   
Fuel tank components with accessories and fuel filter - remove and install
1 - Lid fastening belt
q   Non-applicable for vehicles as of 20.01.2003.
2 - Fuel tank lid
3 - Sealing ring
q   Replace it if damaged.
4 - Fastening screw
5 - Fuel tank nozzle compartment lid set
q   With rubber bellows.
q   Removal and installation → Body - External assembly works; Rep. gr.55.
6 - Gravity valve
q   To remove, remove it from fuel tank nozzle, upwards.
q   Check valve passage continuity.
q   Perpendicular valve: open.
q   Valve inclined 45°: closed.
7 - Earth wire
q   Make sure it is well fastened.
8 - Vent tube
q   Make sure it is well fastened.
9 - Activated charcoal filter
q   Installation location: in the right rear wheel case.
10 - 10 Nm
11 - Vent tube
q   Secured to the activated charcoal filter.
q   Make sure it is well fastened.
12 - 25 Nm
13 - Fuel tank
q   Remove using the Gearbox jack or engine/gearbox assembly or VAG 1383A -EQ 7081-.
q   Remove and install → Chapter.
14 - Fastening straps
15 - Vent tube
q   Make sure it is well fastened.
16 - Clip
q   Make sure it is well fastened.
17 - Fuel filter
q   Installation position: the arrow indicates the flow direction.
18 - Outlet pipes
q   Black.
q   Make sure it is well fastened.
q   For fuel rail.
19 - Sealing ring
q   Replace when damaged.
20 - Sealing ring
q   Replace.
21 - Fuel pressure regulator
q   For BPA/CCRA engine in the Fuel pump (pre-supply pump) -G6-.
22 - 5 Nm
q   For fuel filter clamp.
23 - Sealing ring
q   Replace.
q   For installation, place it dry on fuel tank opening.
q   Lubricate with fuel only for installing the Fuel pump (pre-supply pump) -G6-.
24 - Fuel level indicator sensor -G-
q   Remove and install → Chapter.
25 - Fuel pump (pre-supply pump) -G6-
q   Remove and install → Chapter.
q   Clean screen filter, if dirty.
q   Check the Fuel pump (pre-supply pump) -G6- → Chapter.
q   Check the installation position in the fuel tank → Fig.
26 - Return pipes
q   Blue.
q   Fastened laterally to the fuel tank.
q   Make sure it is well fastened.
27 - Outlet pipes
q   Black.
q   Fastened laterally to the fuel tank.
q   Make sure it is well fastened.
28 - 80 Nm
q   Remove and install using the Wrench or VW 5321/7 -3217-.
29 - 10 Nm
30 - Vent valve
q   Check → Fig.
q   To remove, press the lock slightly inwards and remove the valve.

   
Installation position of the Fuel pump (pre-supply pump) -G6-flange
The arrow for Fuel pump (pre-supply pump) -G6- must match the arrow on fuel tank -arrows-.
Blue return pipes-1- on connection -arrows- with -R- code.
Black return pipes -2- on connection -arrows- with -V- code.
  Note
After installing the Fuel pump (pre-supply pump) --, check if outlet, return and vent pipes are still fastened to the fuel tank.
  A20-0096
Check the vent valve
Lever in the resting position: closed.
Lever pushed in the -arrow -direction: open.
  Note
Before vent valve installation, remove fuel tank lid.
  V20-1040

Safety measures regarding work on the fuel supply systems > < Fuel supply system components - remove and install