Volkswagen Golf 2004 Workshop Manual page 215

– Pull 5-pin connector -5- off fuel delivery unit flange.
– Open fuel tank filler flap.
– Unscrew securing bolt and remove tank flap unit with rubber
cup ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 55 ; Tank flap
unit .
– Empty fuel tank ⇒ page 213
– Remove right rear wheel.
– Remove rear right wheel housing liner ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Removing and installing wheel
housing liner .
– Remove bolts from filler neck -arrows-.
– Unclip ABS sensor wiring on fuel tank filler neck -arrows-.
– Remove underbody panel.
WARNING
♦ The fuel and the fuel lines in the fuel system can become
very hot (danger of scalding)!
♦ The fuel system is also under pressure! Before opening
the system, place cloths around the connections. Then
carefully loosen connection to release the pressure!
♦ Wear eye and hand protection when performing any type
of repair work on the fuel system!
– Separate return line -1- and supply line -2- at connections.
– Separate fuel line -3- for metering pump -V54- at connections.
Note
Press in securing ring to release fuel lines.
– Pull connector -arrow- off metering pump -V54- .
– Support rear axle using engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383
A- .
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤ , Passat 2006 ➤ , Touran 2003 ➤
4-cylinder diesel engine (2.0 l engine, 4 valve) - Edition 02.2011
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