Removing And Installing Fuel Tank - (Yeti) - Skoda Octavia III 2013 Workshop Manual

– Release fixing screws -2-, -4- and -6-.
– Remove retaining nuts for heat shield of fuel tank and remove
protection plate.
– Slightly lower the fuel tank using the engine and gearbox jack
- V.A.G 1383A- .
Note
The aid of a 2nd mechanic is required to remove the fuel tank.
♦
Make sure that the individual cables are not damaged.
♦
– With the aid of a second mechanic, turn the fuel tank to one
side, and lower.
– Pull the filler tube through between the rear axle and body‐
shell.
Install
– Check both earth connections for corrosion, if necessary re‐
move corrosion.
– Check the fitting position of the earth lead
Note
The aid of a 2nd mechanic is required to install the fuel tank. .
♦
Make sure that the individual cables are not damaged.
♦
– With the aid of a second mechanic, pull the filler tube through
between the rear axle and bodyshell and support fuel tank with
the Engine and gearbox jack - V.A.G 1383A- .
Further installation occurs in reverse order. However, pay atten‐
tion to the following:
♦ Vent and fuel lines must be laid without any kinks.
♦ Do not mix-up the feed line and the air bleed valve (the air
bleed valve is white, the feed line is black).
♦ Make sure the line connections fit tightly.
♦ After installing the fuel tank, check whether the lines are also
clipped in place on the fuel tank.
Tightening torques
♦ Fuel tank
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Removing and installing fuel tank - (Yeti)

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Engine and gearbox jack , e.g. -V.A.G 1383A-
♦ Disassembly wedge - 3409-
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