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Fuel supply system, servicing 
(vehicles with 2.7 ltr. turbo 
engine) WARNING! 
Always comply with all applicable safety 
precautions when working on the fuel system  
Note: 
 
Always replace gaskets, seals and hose clamps 
when working on the fuel system. 
 Hose connections are secured either with 
screw-type or spring-type clamps. Always 
replace clamps with factory clamps, see Parts 
catalogue. 
1 - 
Sender for fuel gauge -G 
Ball-shaped floatCheck resistance   Page 20
-125
Removing and installing   Page 20
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       If specified value was obtained even so you 
could not hear the fuel pump run, remove the fuel 
pump flange as follows:  
     
WARNING! 
     
Fire hazard! Remove everything from the area 
that could ignite fuel or fuel vapor. fuel 
system is under pressure. Cover connection 
with rag and carefully release pressure by 
slowly opening the connection. 
    
-  Mark fuel return line -2- and fuel supply line -3- and remove from fuel 
pump flange. 
    
-  Remove threaded cap nut with wrench 3217.
-  Lift flange and seal from tank opening.
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-  Connect alligator clip to battery (+) .
     
-  Remove fuel filler cap 
     
-  Remove engine cover 
     
WARNING! 
     
Fire hazard! Remove everything from the area 
that could ignite fuel or fuel vapor. fuel 
system is under pressure. Cover connection 
with rag and carefully release pressure by 
slowly opening the connection. 
    
-  Disconnect fuel return line from line connection at fuel distributor.
-  Connect test hose -arrow- at fuel distributor line and place other hose 
end into measuring cup. 
-  Operate remote switch for 15 seconds (press button continuously).
    
*) Volume of fuel delivered in cm
3/15 s   -  Compare collected fuel with specified value.
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Removing  
     
-  Obtain radio code for radio with anti-theft 
coding. 
     
-  Switch off ignition and disconnect battery ground 
(GND) cable. 
     
-  Briefly open fuel filler cap and then close it 
again. 
     
-  Empty fuel tank if necessary using fuel 
evacuator unit VAG1433 A. 
     
 
Front wheel drive   Page 20
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All wheel drive   Page 20
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Note:  
     
The fuel tank may not be filled more than 
1/3. 
     
-  Remove luggage compartment liner.
     
-  Remove cover for fuel pump flange.
     
WARNING! 
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