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20Fuel Supply System
Edition 08.96
- Pay attention to installation position:
Marking on the flange should be aligned with the marking on the fuel tank -arrows-.
Blue return flow pipe -1- to connectionwith marking -R-.
Black feed pipe -2- to connection with marking -V-.
Removing and installing fuel gauge sender
Removing
- Remove fuel delivery unit page 20-5.
- Release connector tabs of cables -3- and -4-
and unplug.
- Use a screwdriver to lift the retaining tabs -1- and -2- and pull fuel gauge sender down
and off -arrow-.
Installing
- Insert fuel gauge sender into the guides at the fuel delivery unit and push up until it locks in place.
Removing and installing fuel tank
Pay attention to safety precautions page 20-4.
Pay attention to rules for cleanliness page
20-4 Special tools, testers and aids required Engine/gearbox jack (e.g. V.A.G 1383 A)
Fuel extraction unit (e.g. V.A.G 1433 A)
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Removing
- If car is fitted with a coded radio set, pay attention to coding; determine if necessary.
- Switch off ignition (if not already off), and disconnect earth strap at the battery.
- Empty fuel tank with fuel extraction unit (e.g. V.A.G 1433 A).
- Remove rear suspension: ⇒ Running Gear; Repair Group 42; Servicing rear suspension; Removing and installing rear suspension.
- Unbolt cover (below the rear seat).
- Release 4-pin connector from the flange at fuel tank and unplug.
- Open fuel filler flap and lever out tensioning ring in rubber bowl (around filler neck).
- Push rubber bowl through to the inside.
- Remove rear right wheelhouse liner.
- Unscrew fuel filler neck below the wheel- house liner.
- Remove cover below the fuel tank -arrows-
(if fitted).
- Disconnect return flow pipe -2- (blue), feed
pipe -1- (black) and breather pipe -3- (white) at the front right of the fuel tank (press release buttons).
- Place engine/gearbox jack (e.g. V.A.G 1383 A) below the fuel tank to support it.
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20Fuel Supply System
Edition 08.96
- Detach screw connections -arrow- at the
front left and at the retaining straps.
- Lower fuel tank. Installing Installation is performed in the reverse order; pay attention to the following points:
- Connect fuel pipes to the flange of the fuel
delivery unit:
Blue return flow pipe -1- to connection marked with -R-.
Black feed pipe -2- to connection marked with -V-.
Connecting remote control
Special tools, testers and aids required Remote control V.A.G 1348/3A with adapter
cable V.A.G 1348/3-2
Procedure
- Open cover of the fuse box on the left-hand side of the dash panel.
- Remove fuse 28 at the fuse carrier (left-hand row, 5th large fuse form the top).
- Connect remote control V.A.G 1348/3A with
adapter cable V.A.G 1348/3-2 to the fuse base of fuse 28 -arrow-.
- Connect clamp to car battery (+).
