Volkswagen Touareg 2003 Workshop Repair Manual page 111

– Disconnect fuel supply line -arrow- in engine compartment.
Once the fuel pressure has been reduced:
– Remove silencers and mountings .
– Remove rear propshaft tube ⇒ Transfer box and final drive;
Rep. gr. 39 ; Removing and installing propshaft .
– Remove rear axle ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.
42 ; Repairing rear axle; Removing and installing rear axle .
– Open fuel flap and remove fuel tank cap.
– Pull rubber gasket off filler neck.
– Remove securing bolts -1- on filler neck and pull off earth wire
-2-.
– Remove rear right wheel housing liner: ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Removing and installing wheel
housing liner .
– Unbolt cover plate -arrows-.
– Fuel tank breather lines are attached to longitudinal member.
Unclip them at securing clip.
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