Audi Q7 2007 Repair Manual page 19

– Place the Engine/Gearbox Jack - VAG1383A- with Subframe
Support - T10031- (without threaded rods) under the fuel tank
for support, as illustrated.
• The Subframe Support - T10031- mounting plates must be
positioned near the round impressions in the bottom of the fuel
tank.
– Support the fuel tank with the Engine/Gearbox Jack -
VAG1383A- and Subframe Support - T10031- .
– A second technician must also support fuel tank by hand.
– Identify location of fuel tank securing bands.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to fuel tank weight.
♦ The fuel tank must be empty when Removing it.
– Remove bolts -1 to 12- and remove securing bands and carrier
plate.
Note
To improve clarity, the fuel tank is shown without the Engine/
Transmission Jack.
– Next lower back of fuel tank to driveshaft.
– A second technician is needed to hold the rear edge of the fuel
tank.
– Carefully guide filler tube out of wheel housing so avoid paint
damage.
– Thread through gap between body and fuel tank.
WARNING
Risk of injury from fuel.
♦ To reduce residual pressure remaining in fuel system, lay
a clean cloth around the connector and carefully loosen
connector.
– Disconnect fuel line -3- by pressing release buttons.
– Disconnect ventilation line -1- and vacuum line -2- by pressing
the release buttons.
– Lower the fuel tank with the Engine/Gearbox Jack -
VAG1383A- while a second technician guides it.
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Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Fuel Supply System - Edition 10.2018
1. Fuel Tank with Attachments
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