Skoda Octavia III 2013 Workshop Manual page 270

Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤
1.6/66; 77; 81; 2.0/105; 110; 135 kW TDI CR engine - Edition 07.2014
– Unscrew the screws -1- to -5-.
Note
To provide a clearer illustration, the fuel tank is shown without
♦
the engine and gearbox jack - V.A.G 1383 A- .
The aid of a 2nd mechanic is required to remove the fuel tank.
♦
– The second mechanic must support the fuel tank at the rear
edge with one hand.
– Lower fuel tank with engine and gearbox jack - V.A.G 1383
A- .
– Lower fuel tank by pivoting it in the side downwards.
– Pull the filler tube through between the rear axle and body‐
shell.
– The second mechanic must support the fuel filler neck at the
longitudinal swing arm with one hand.
Install
Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note the
following:
Observe the fitting position of the ventilation end piece -1- at the
fuel tank -2-.
• Angle -α- must be 60°.
– Lay the vent and fuel hoses without any kinks.
– Make sure the stop buffer Pos. -6- is seated correctly
⇒ "2.1.2 Fuel tank with attached parts, vehicles with four-wheel
drive - Summary of components", page 209
– Pull the filler tube through between the rear axle and body‐
shell.
– If present, check the dosing pump - V54- for firm seating.
– Make sure the fuel filler neck correctly engages in the opening
in the bodyshell.
– Position fuel tank with tensioning strap with the engine and
gearbox jack - V.A.G 1383 A- at the underbody.
– Pay attention to correct fit of the mounting bracket for the ex‐
haust system
⇒ "1.1 Summary of components - front, middle and rear si‐
lencer", page 370 .
– Pay attention to the position of the tensioning strap.
– Make sure the line connections fit tightly.
– Check that the fuel lines are clipped to the fuel tank.
– Take fitting position of earth connection into account.
– Check the earth strap for corrosion, remove any corrosion.
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Rep. gr.20 - Fuel supply system
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