FWD
Fuel Supply System - Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
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
Component Locations, Overview:
1 Fuel supply line
- from fuel filter
- To engine
- Do not bend
- To disconnect, press release button on connection piece
2 Fuel return line
- From engine
- Do not bend
- To disconnect, press release button on connection piece
- Clipped in on fuel tank
3 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
4 Electrical harness connector
- For fuel tank lock switch
5 23 Nm
- Serves to secure fuel filler neck and Ground (GND) connection -item 15-
6 Overflow hose
- Engaged in wheelhousing
7 Rubber top
8 Tensioning ring
9 Seal
- Replace if damaged
10 Cap
11 Ground (GND) connection
- For discharging electrostatic charge
- Installed position/check requirements Fig. 1
- Ensure secure seating of connector and secure wire with securing bolt for fuel filler neck -item 9 -
- 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
12 Vent line
13 Vent line
- from gravity valve to EVAP canister
- To remove, press release ring on EVAP canister
14 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
15 Fuel tank
- If necessary, empty to remove components
16 Heat shield
- for fuel tank
17 2 Nm
18 Heat shield
- for fuel tank
19 2 Nm
20 Expanding clip
21 Tension strap
- Note varying lengths
22 23 Nm
Fig. 1 Installation position of Ground (GND) connection
- Route Ground (GND) connection as shown in figure.
- Engage contact -1- of Ground (GND) connection into securing opening on fuel tank -4-.
- Ensure connector -3- of Ground (GND) connection fits securely at metal ring -2- 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.