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Fuel Tank and Attachments Overview






Fuel Tank and Attachments Overview






1 Bolt

2 Ground Connection

Make sure it is secure.

3 Vacuum Line

To the leak detection pump (V144).

Not on available on the MY 12 GLI.

4 Bolt

11 Nm

5 Rivet

6 Protective Plate

Riveted to the lower clamp at the factory.

When replacing the fuel tank, set the protective plate on the filler tube and rivet the clamp (holes on protective plate must coincide with holes on filler tube).

7 Wiring Router

For the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) wire.

Clipped onto the protective plate.

8 Bolt

26 Nm

Always replace.

Only use bolts with loose washers to secure the fuel tank straps. The straps could twist when the bolts are tightened if other bolts are used. Bolt allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

9 Fuel Tank

Draining, refer to => [ Fuel Tank, Draining ] Fuel Tank, Draining.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fuel Tank ] Fuel Tank.

10 Retainer

11 Exhaust System Bracket

For the exhaust system.

Replace if damaged.

12 Tensioning Strap

Pay attention to the installed position.

13 Heat Shield

14 Fuel Supply Line

Black

Make sure it is secure.

Push in the securing ring to disconnect.

To the fuel rail.

15 Fuel Filter

Direction of flow is marked with an arrow.

Do not interchange the connections.

Fuel filter overview. Refer to => [ Fuel Filter Overview ] Fuel Filter Overview.

Installed position: The pin on the filter housing must engage in the recess in the filter bracket. Refer to => [ Fuel Filter Installed Position ] Fuel Filter Overview.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fuel Filter ] Fuel Filter.

16 Vacuum Line

From the leak detection pump (V144) to the intake manifold.

Attached to the fuel tank.

Make sure it is secure

Not available on the MY 12 GLI.

17 Vent Line

From the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister to the EVAP canister purge regulator valve 1 (N80)

Attached to the fuel tank.

Make sure it is secure.

18 Seal

Always replace.

Install the seal into the fuel tank opening dry.

Only lubricate the inner part with fuel when installing the fuel delivery unit.

19 Fuel Delivery Unit

Note the installed position in the fuel tank. Refer to => [ Fuel Delivery Unit Installed Position ].

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fuel Delivery Unit ] Fuel Delivery Unit.

Checking the fuel pump. Refer to => [ Fuel Pump, Checking ] Fuel Pump, Checking.

With the fuel level sensor (G).

Fuel level sensor removing and installing. Refer to => [ Fuel Level Sensor (G) ] Removal and Replacement.

Clean the screen if it is dirty.

20 Lock Ring

110 Nm

Make sure it is secure.

Remove and install using the wrench (T10202).

21 Fuel Return Line

Blue

Attached to the side of the fuel tank.

Make sure it is secure.

Push in the securing ring to disconnect.

22 Cap

Engine code CCTA: with a threaded connection

Engine code CBFA: with a bayonet connection

Replace the seal if damaged.

23 Fuel Filler Door Unit

With a rubber cup.

24 To the EVAP Canister

25 Fuel Supply Line

Black

Attached to the side of the fuel tank.

Make sure it is secure.

Push in the securing ring to disconnect.

Fuel Delivery Unit Installed Position





The tab - 2 - on the fuel delivery unit must lie between the tabs - 1 and 3 -.

The - arrow - points in the direction of travel.

The fuel delivery unit can only be installed in this position.