Removing And Installing The Fuel Tank - Skoda Octavia III 2013 Workshop Manual

– Open locking ring using union nut wrench - T30101 (3087)- .
– Carefully lift out fuel delivery unit flange -3-.
– Remove gasket -1- and raise the fuel delivery unit flange
slightly higher.
Caution
Secure the earth cable of the fuel extraction device to a bare
metal part of the body.
– Insert suction hose of fuel extractor - VAS 5190- as far as
possible into fuel tank.
– Extract fuel using the fuel extraction device - VAS 5190- .
If fuel tank needs only to be emptied, re-install the fuel delivery
unit
⇒ "1.5 Fuel delivery unit with sender for fuel gauge display", page
201 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ "1.4 Summary of components - fuel delivery unit and sender
for fuel gauge display", page 200
♦ ⇒ Heating, Air conditioning; Rep. gr. 82
1.3

Removing and installing the fuel tank

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Engine and gearbox jack , e.g. -V.A.G 1383A-
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-
♦ Body saw , e. g. -V.A.G 1523 A - or grinder
♦ Protective goggles
Caution
The fuel tank must be empty for weight reasons when removing
it, if necessary suction the fuel out of the fuel tank
⇒ "1.2 Extract fuel from the fuel tank", page 189
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤
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