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Fuel supply system 
components, removing and 
installing 
     
WARNING! 
     
Always be sure to comply with applicable 
safety precautions when working on the fuel 
system  page 20
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      Pay attention to rules of cleanliness   page 20
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2 .  
      Adjusting accelerator pedal cable   page 20
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Notes:  
     
Hose connections are secured with clamp-type, 
screw-type, spring-type clamps. 
     Always replace clamp-type with spring-type or 
screw-type clamps. 
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Rules of cleanliness
 
     
CAUTION! 
     
Whenever carrying out work on the fuel 
supply and fuel injection systems, carefully 
observe the following five rules of 
cleanliness. 
      1 - Thoroughly clean fuel system line and hose 
connections and the surrounding area before 
disconnecting.  
      2 - Place removed components on a clean 
surface and cover. Use plastic sheeting or paper. 
Do not use fluffy rags that could leave lint!  
      3 - Carefully cover over or seal any components 
that have been opened if repairs are not carried 
out immediately.  
      4 - Install only clean parts:  
     
   Do not remove replacement parts from the 
packaging until immediately before they are to 
be installed. 
     
   Do not use parts that have been stored without 
packaging (e.g. in toolboxes, etc.). 
      5 - When the fuel system is opened:  
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   Avoid working with compressed air whenever 
possible. 
     
   Avoid moving the vehicle if possible.
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Safety precautions
 
     
WARNING! 
     
When removing and installing the fuel pump 
or fuel level sensor from a filled or partially 
filled fuel tank: 
     
BEFORE beginning repairs, the suction pipe 
of an exhaust extraction system must be 
located near the fuel tank opening so that 
escaping fuel vapors can be immediately 
carried away. 
     If no exhaust extraction system is available, 
a radial fan (motor located outside airflow) 
with volume of at least 15 m3/hr (9 cfm) may 
be used. 
     Wear fuel-resistant gloves whenever working 
with open parts of the fuel system. 
     
Be sure the ignition is switched OFF, when: 
     Disconnecting fuel injection system wiring
     Connecting or disconnecting test equipment 
leads 
     
BEFORE cranking the engine at starting RPM 
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(such as for compression testing) disable the 
ignition and fuel injection systems: 
     
Disconnect the ignition coil power output 
stage. 
     Disconnect harness connectors from all fuel 
injectors. 
     After the work is completed, erase 
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory. 
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CAUTION! 
     
BEFORE disconnecting the battery: 
     
Stop the engine.
     Be sure the ignition is switched OFF (also 
applies when connecting the battery). Failure 
to do so may damage the Engine Control 
Module (ECM). 
     Be sure of the proper radio code (for vehicles 
equipped with coded anti-theft radio). 
     
Be sure the battery negative (-) cable is 
disconnected, when: 
     Working on the electrical system
     Resistance (spot) welding or electric arc 
welding anywhere on the vehicle. 
     
When connecting and disconnecting 
electrical test equipment (LED voltage tester, 
multimeter, etc.): 
     Be sure the ignition is switched OFF.
     Use correct adapters from the VW 1594 
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connector test kit. 
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Flange and fuel level sensor, removing 
and installing
 
     
Observe safety measures   page 20
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Pay attention to rules of cleanliness   page 20
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WARNING! 
     
Fire hazard. DO NOT smoke or work near 
heaters or have anything in the area that can 
ignite fuel! 
     
-  Switch ignition on.
     
-  Observe fuel gauge.
     
CAUTION! 
     
The fuel tank should not be more than 2/3 
full. Empty fuel tank, if necessary, using an 
approved fuel cart. 
     Determine correct radio anti-theft coding 
before disconnecting the battery. 
     
Removing  
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