Removing And Installing The Fuel Tank - Skoda OCTAVIA MK1 Service Manual

– Unlatch and disconnect lines -3- and -4-.
Raise catches -1- and -2- with a
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screwdriver and remove the fuel gauge
sender towards the bottom -arrow-.
Install
Insert the fuel gauge sender in the fuel
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delivery unit guides and press upwards
until they latch into position.

Removing and installing the fuel tank

Observe safety measures
Observe rules for cleanliness
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t Engine/gearbox jack (e.g. -V.A.G 1383 A -)
t Fuel extraction device (e.g. -V.A.G 1433 A-)
Removing
On models fitted with a coded radio set, pay attention to the coding; determine if
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necessary.
– Disconnect the earth strap from the battery with the ignition off.
– Empty fuel tank with fuel extraction equipment (e. g. -V.A.G 1433 A -).
Remove rear axle:
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installing the rear axle
– Unscrew cover (below rear seat).
– Unlock and unplug 4-pin connector of flange at fuel tank.
– Open the fuel tank cap, lever out tensioning ring in rubber bowl (around filler neck).
– Press through rubber bowl to the inside.
– Remove rear right wheelhouse liner.
– Unscrew fuel filler neck below wheelhouse liner.
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