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Safety measures for jobs on fuel supply system > < Fuel supply system components - remove and install
Fuel container with accessory parts and fuel filter - remove and install
   
Fuel container with accessory parts and fuel filter - remove and install
1 - Fastener
2 - Container cover
3 - Sealing ring
q   Replace when damaged.
4 - Fastening bolt
5 - Fuel container cover
q   With rubber scoop
q   Remove and install → Body - External assembly jobs; Rep. Gr.55
6 - Gravity valve
q   To remove, disconnect it from filling nozzle, upwards.
q   Check valve flow continuity. Valve upright: open. Valve tilted 45°: closed.
7 - Connect to ground
q   Ensure proper fastening.
8 - Ventilation tube
q   Ensure proper fastening.
9 - Activated charcoal filter
q   Installation location: on right rear wheel box.
10 - 10Nm
11 - Ventilation tube
q   fastened to activated charcoal filter.
q   Ensure proper fastening.
12 - 25Nm
13 - Fuel container
q   Remove using engine and transmission lifter Engine-/gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383/A-.
q   Remove and install → Chapter.
14 - Fastening belts
15 - Ventilation tube
q   Ensure proper fastening.
16 - Fastener
q   Ensure proper fastening.
17 - Fuel filter
q   Installation position: -arrow- indicates flow direction.
18 - Intake tubes
q   Black.
q   Ensure proper fastening.
q   Of fuel distributor.
19 - Sealing ring
q   Replace when damaged.
20 - Fastener
q   Replace.
21 - Fuel pressure regulator
22 - 5Nm
q   For fuel filter brace.
23 - Sealing ring
q   Replace when damaged.
q   To assemble, place it dry on fuel container opening
q   Lubricate with fuel only for flange installation.
24 - Fuel level indicator sensor
q   Remove and install → Chapter.
q   Adjust. → Electric diagrams, Fault location in the electric system and installation positions
25 - Fuel pump
q   Remove and install → Chapter.
q   Clean filter if dirty.
q   Check fuel pump → Chapter.
q   Observe fuel container installation position → Fig..
26 - Return tubes
q   Blue
q   Fastened to the side of fuel container.
q   Ensure proper fastening.
27 - Intake tubes
q   Black.
q   Fastened to the side of fuel container.
q   Ensure proper fastening.
28 - Nut, 80Nm
q   Remove and install with wrench 3217.
29 - 10Nm
30 - Ventilation valve
q   Check → Fig..
q   To remove, slightly press lock inwards and remove valve.

   
Assembly position of fuel pump flange
Sensor markings must coincide with fuel container markings -arrows-.
Return hose black and blue -1- on connection with code -R-.
Intake tubes -2- on connection with code -V-.
  Note
After fuel pump unit flange installation, check if supply, return and ventilation hoses are still fastened to fuel container.
  A20-0096
Check ventilation valve
Lever in resting position: closed.
Lever pushed toward -arrow-: open.
  Note
Before ventilation valve installation, remove fuel container nozzle cover.
  V20-1040

Safety measures for jobs on fuel supply system > < Fuel supply system components - remove and install