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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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Adjusting throttle cable
Notes:
The throttle cable is very sensitive to kinking
and should be treated with particular care
when installing.
A single slight kink can subsequently resultin the cable fracturing when driving. Throttle
cables which have been kinked, musttherefore not be installed.
When installing, ensure that the throttle cableis properly aligned between its supporting
points and the cable attachment points.
Special tools, testers and aids required Spring stretcher rod
Procedure
- Attach throttle cable to the accelerator pedal and to the cam of the throttle valve control unit.
- Pull off locking element for throttle cable at the detent.
- Depress accelerator pedal to full throttle position.
Note:
A second mechanic is required for this step ordepress accelerator pedal using spring stretcher
rod supported against steering wheel.
Models with manual gearbox
- Adjust throttle cable by repositioning the detent on the support bracket so that full throttle position is reached at the throttle
valve lever.
Models with automatic gearbox
- Adjust throttle cable by repositioning the detent on the support bracket so that the throttle valve has opened fully and the kickdown switch is heard to click.
For all models
- Release accelerator pedal or remove stretcher rod.
- After completing adjustment, check idling speed and full throttle stop of the throttle valve.
