Volkswagen Golf 2004 Workshop Manual page 164

Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤ , Passat 2006 ➤ , Touran 2003 ➤
4-cylinder diesel engine (2.0 l engine, 4 valve) - Edition 02.2011
Note
Before disconnecting battery, open fuel tank flap and if necessary
remove wheel lock adapter from luggage compartment.
– First check whether a coded radio is fitted. If so, obtain anti-
theft coding.
– Disconnect earth strap from battery with ignition switched off
⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Disconnecting and recon‐
necting battery .
If necessary, drain fuel tank using fuel extractor -VAS 5190- .
⇒ page 162
– Remove rear right wheel.
– Remove rear right wheel housing liner. ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Removing and installing wheel
housing liner; Rear wheel housing liner .
– Unscrew securing bolts and remove tank flap unit. ⇒ General
body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 55 ; Fuel flap unit
– Unscrew filler neck from body -arrows- and unclip electrical
wire from filler neck.
– Remove bench seat ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
72 ; Rear seat; Removing and installing seat bench .
– Remove covers and separate electrical connectors -arrows-.
– Remove centre and rear silencers.
– Secure exhaust system to underbody using wire.
– Remove rear propshaft ⇒ Manual gearbox; Rep. gr. 39 ; Final
drive, differential, differential lock
WARNING
Fuel supply line is pressurised. Wear eye protection and pro‐
tective clothing to avoid possible injury and skin contact. Before
loosening hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connec‐
tion. Then release pressure by carefully pulling hose off con‐
nection.
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Rep. gr.20 - Fuel supply system