Skoda Octavia III 2013 Workshop Manual page 203

– Unscrew screws -1- for fuel filler neck.
WARNING
Risk of injury caused by fuel which is under high pressure.
Lay a clean cloth around the connection point and carefully
slacken the connection point in order to relieve the pressure in
the fuel system.
– Disconnect push-fit couplings on the ventilation line -1- (white)
and fuel feed line -2- (black)
– Remove middle and rear silencer
WARNING
Risk of accident from fuel tank weight.
The fuel tank must be empty for removal.
– Release fixing screws -2- and -4- and remove the tensioning
strap.
– Remove retaining nuts for heat shield of fuel tank and remove
protection plate.
– Support the fuel tank using the engine and gearbox jack -
V.A.G 1383A- .
– Release fixing screws -1- and -3-.
– 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
Note
The aid of a 2nd mechanic is required to install the fuel tank. .
♦
Make sure that the individual cables are not damaged.
♦
– Check both earth connections for corrosion, if necessary re‐
move corrosion.
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