Fuel Tank, Removing And Installing, AWD Vehicles: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
-- Make sure the vent and fuel lines are routed without kinks.
-- Pay attention that the rubber bushing is seated correctly OVERVIEW - FUEL TANK, AWD VEHICLES.
-- Guide the filler neck between the rear axle and the body.
-- If equipped, make sure the Metering Pump -V54- is seated securely.
-- Make sure to guide the fuel filler neck correctly into the opening in the body.
-- Position the fuel tank together with the mounting strap on the underbody using the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931 .
-- Make sure the exhaust system bracket is positioned correctly. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER, PASSAT, ARTEON .
-- Note the location of the mounting strap.
-- Make sure the line connections are secure.
-- Make sure the supply, return and breather lines are still clipped to the fuel tank after the fuel tank has been installed.
-- Align the wheel bearing housing -1- and the trailing arm -2- to each other.
-- Use the previously applied marking to do this -arrow-.
-- Tighten the bolt -3-.
-- Check the ground wire on the filler neck from the fuel tank. Refer to GROUND WIRE ON FILLER NECK FROM FUEL TANK, CHECKING .
Tiguan:
-- Make sure that the sealing grommet -1- is positioned correctly.
Continuation for All Vehicles:
Risk of the fuel tank exploding when starting the fuel pump.
Severe injuries and burns are possible.
- After installing a new or completely empty fuel tank, immediately fill with at least 5 liters of fuel.