FWD

Fuel Supply System - Front Wheel Drive (FWD) - Vehicles As Of 07.2003


NOTE:
- Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type.
- VAG1921 hose clip pliers are recommended for installing spring-type clamps.
- Always replace seals and gaskets.


Fuel tank with attachments - component overview







1 - Fuel supply line
- from fuel filter
- To engine
- Do not bend
- To disconnect, press release button on connection piece
2 - Vent line
- From EVAP canister to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80-
- Do not bend
- To disconnect, press release button on connection piece
- Clipped in on fuel tank
3 - Electrical harness connector
- for Fuel Tank Lock Switch -F314-
4 - 2 Nm
5 - Heat shield
- for fuel filler tube
6 - 23 Nm
- serves to secure fuel filler tube and Ground (GND) connection (item 12)
7 - Overflow hose
- engage in wheelhouse
8 - Rubber pan
9 - Tensioning ring
10 - Seal
- Replace if damaged
11 - Cap
12 - Ground (GND) connection
- For discharging electrostatic charge
- Installed position / check requirements, see Fig. 1
- Ensure secure seating of connector and secure wire with securing bolt for fuel filler tube (item 6)
- After installing, check electrical connection of metal ring at fuel filler tube to a blank portion of chassis using Ohm meter.
Specified value: approx. 0 Ohm
13 - Vent line
14 - Vent line
- from gravity valve to EVAP canister
- To remove, press release ring on EVAP canister
15 - Vent line
- From EVAP canister to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80-
- To remove, press release ring on EVAP canister
- Clipped in on fuel tank
16 - Fuel tank
17 - Heat shield
- for fuel tank
18 - 2 Nm
19 - Heat shield
- for fuel tank
20 - 2 Nm
21 - Expanding clip
22 - Tension strap
- Note varying lengths
23 - 23 Nm

Fig. 1 Installation position of Ground (GND) connection







- Route Ground (GND) connection as shown in figure.
- First, engage contact -1- of Ground (GND) connection into securing opening on fuel tank -5- and then press in spacer bushing -2-.
- Ensure connector -4- of Ground (GND) connection fits securely at metal ring -3- of fuel filler tube.


CAUTION: After installing, check electrical connection of metal ring at fuel filler tube to a blank portion of chassis using Ohm meter:
- Specified value: approx. 0 Ohm.