Volkswagen CC 2012 Workshop Manual page 35

– Check whether there are signs of oxidation on the earth wire
of the connectors, remove if necessary.
– Check installation position of earth connection.
• Ensure that connector -2- is seated securely on metal ring
-3-.
• Contact -1- must be attached to fuel tank -4- and secured with
spacer bush -5-.
– Check the connection of the metal ring on the fuel filler neck
by measuring between the ring and a bare metal part of the
body using an ohmmeter.
• Specification: approx. 0 ohm.
• If the specification is not attained, there is a risk of explosion
due to electrostatic discharge.
WARNING
Risk of explosion of fuel tank caused by fuel pump activation.
Risk of severe injuries and burns.
– If a new or completely empty fuel tank has been installed, fill
it immediately with at least 5 litres of fuel.
Specified torque
♦ ⇒ "1.1 Assembly overview - fuel tank", page 6
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 72 ; Rear seat;
Removing and installing bench seat .
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Removing and
installing wheel housing liner; Rear wheel housing liner .
1.3.2 Removing and installing fuel tank - ve‐
hicles with four-wheel drive
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-
CC 2012 ➤ , Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
Fuel supply system, petrol engines - Edition 05.2019
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1. Fuel