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Fuel supply system -> 1.6 Rules for cleanliness for Your Volkswagen Touareg SUV First Generation (2002-2010)

Touareg 2003 ➤  
8-cylinder injection engine - Edition 11.2011  
❑ To fuel delivery unit on right side  
15 - Suction-jet pump  
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❑ Left side.  
16 - Fuel delivery unit  
❑ Left side.  
Installation position of fuel delivery unit flange  
Insert left or right flange with marking -arrow- in direction of travel.  
1.5  
Safety precautions when working on  
fuel supply system  
Caution  
When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compart‐  
ment, pay attention to the following due to the cramped condi‐  
tions:  
♦ Route all the various lines (e.g. for fuel, hydraulics, acti‐  
vated charcoal filter system, coolant, refrigerant, brake  
fluid and vacuum) and electrical wiring in their original po‐  
sitions.  
♦ To avoid damage to lines, ensure sufficient clearance to  
all moving or hot components.  
♦ For safety reasons, fuse nos. -13- and -14- -arrows- must be  
removed from the fuse holder before opening the fuel system.  
Otherwise, the fuel pump could be activated by the driver's  
door contact switch.  
♦ Fuse nos. 13 and 14 are located in the E-box fuse holder in  
the left plenum chamber.  
When removing and installing fuel gauge sender or fuel pump  
(fuel delivery unit) from a full or partly full fuel tank, observe the  
following:  
♦ Even before work commences, the extraction hose of an ac‐  
tivated fume extraction system has to be placed in the vicinity  
of the assembly opening of the fuel tank to trap any escaping  
fumes. If no exhaust gas extraction system is available, a ra‐  
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dial fan with a displacement greater than 15 m /h can be used  
providing that motor is not in air flow.  
♦ Prevent skin contact with fuel! Wear fuel-resistant gloves!  
1.6  
Rules for cleanliness  
When working on the fuel supply and injection system, pay careful  
attention to the following „5 rules“ for cleanliness:  
1. Parts of fuel supply system  
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Touareg 2003 ➤  
8-cylinder injection engine - Edition 11.2011  
♦ Thoroughly clean all unions and surrounding areas before dis‐  
connecting.  
♦ Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover. Use only  
lint-free cloths.  
♦ Carefully cover opened components or seal if repairs cannot  
be carried out immediately.  
♦ Install clean components only. Do not remove replacement  
parts from packing until immediately before installing. Do not  
use parts that have not been stored in their packing (e.g. in  
tool boxes etc.).  
♦ When system is open: do not work with compressed air if this  
can be avoided. Do not move vehicle unless absolutely nec‐  
essary.  
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Emptying fuel tank  
Special tools and workshop equipment required  
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♦ Fuel extractor -VAS 5190-  
♦ Special wrench -T10202-  
WARNING  
Fuel supply lines are under pressure! Wear eye protection and  
gloves to avoid injuries and skin contact. Before loosening  
hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then  
release pressure by carefully pulling hose off connection.  
Procedure  
– Note safety precautions before beginning work ⇒ page 99 .  
– Open fuel tank filler flap.  
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Rep. gr.20 - Fuel supply system