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Fuel tank assembly, removing and
installing
Vehicles with all wheel drive and 1.8 ltr. turbo
or 2.8 ltr. engine
WARNING!
Fire hazard! Do NOT have anything in the
area that can ignite gasoline!
Observe Safety measures Page 20
-1 .
Observe Rules of cleanliness Page 20
-4 .
Required special tools, testing equipment
and auxiliary equipment
VAG1359/2 Universal holder
VAG1383 A Engine and transmission jack
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WARNING!
Fuel system is under pressure! Before
opening, place clean cloths around the
connections to be opened. Carefully loosen
the connections to relieve pressure.
- From bottom of vehicle, mark supply line -1-, return line -3- and bleed
line to EVAP canister and disconnect -2-.
- Remove the EVAP canister cover near bottom of spare wheel well
Page 20
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- Loosen hose connections -1- and -2- on bleed lines.
- Unclip line from bracket -arrow-.
- Place VAG1383A engine and transmission jack under the fuel tank for
support.
- Mark installed position of the clamp bands.
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- Loosely fasten clamp bands and carrier plate to
fuel tank.
- Position fuel tank on floor pan complete with
clamp bands and carrier plate using VAG1383 A
engine transmission jack.
CAUTION!
Ensure that Ground connection is surrounded with a protective
shield and connector on fuel filler neck is securely attached.
Installed position Fig. 1
, Page 20
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. - Before threading in mounting screw -1- ensure tight fit (chamfer) of
screw eye -2- on protective plate Ground connection -3- for fuel filler
neck.
- Screw the clamp bands and carrier plate tight -arrows-.
- Tighten plastic nuts on clamp bands and carrier plate.
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