FOX 2004 ➤
3 - Cyl. injection engine - Edition 12.2009
♦ Transmission jack or engine + transmission set -EQ 7081- or
Transmission jack or engine + transmission set -VAG 1383A-
♦ VAS 5024A or Standart-type clamp pliers -VW 5162-
1.6.1
Removal
– Observe safety precautions before starting removal jobs
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– First, check if the vehicle has code radio; if so, check the re‐
spective anti-theft code.
– Remove the fuel reservoir lid.
– With the ignition switched off, disconnect the Battery -A- earth
strap.
– Drain the fuel tank with Fuel absorption equipment - VAS
5190- and clean around the fuel nozzle.
– Fold rear seat forwards.
– Remove Fuel pump (pre-supply pump) -G6- access cover.
– Disengage the 4-pole connector from Fuel pump (pre-supply
pump) -G6-
– Remove fuel reservoir hoses next to the Fuel pump (pre-sup‐
ply pump) -G6- .
– Loosen exhaust system. The exhaust system must be fas‐
tened to the body with wire, slightly lowered.
– Remove heat deflector between the exhaust tube and the fuel
tank.
– Loosen fuel filter -1- supply hose.
– Remove clamp from fuel supply tube near the tank with Stand‐
art-type clamp pliers -VW 5162- or Standart-type clamp pliers
-VAS 5024A- .
– Remove fastening bolts, supporting the fuel tank with the En‐
gine / gearbox jack -EQ 7081- or Engine / gearbox jack - VAG
1383A- .
– Lower fuel reservoir.
WARNING
Fuel supply hose is under pressure. Before loosening hose
junctions, place a cloth around them. Next, eliminate pressure
by removing hose carefully.
1.6.2
Installation
Installation is carried out by reversing the removal sequence,
considering the following:
♦ Install vent and fuel hoses without bending them.
1. Fuel supply system components - remove and install
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