Volkswagen Golf 2004 Workshop Manual page 216

Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤ , Passat 2006 ➤ , Touran 2003 ➤
4-cylinder diesel engine (2.0 l engine, 4 valve) - Edition 02.2011
– Remove securing bolts -arrows- and lower rear axle.
– Then support fuel tank using engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G
1383 A- .
– Remove securing strap bolts.
– Slowly lower fuel tank. When doing this, pull fuel tank forwards,
turn and guide filler neck between rear axle and body.
Installing
Install in reverse order. When doing this, note the following:
– Tighten bolts of rear axle to body ⇒ Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 42 .
♦ Fuel lines are to be installed free of kinks.
♦ Do not interchange supply and return lines (return line blue or
with blue markings, supply line black).
♦ Ensure that line connections are tight.
♦ Connections for fuel lines must engage audibly when joined.
♦ Check earth connection between body and filler neck for prop‐
er seating.
♦ Clip fuel lines onto fuel tank.
5.3.3 Removing and installing fuel delivery
unit
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Fuel tank sender unit tool -3087-
210
Rep. gr.20 - Fuel supply system