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Removing  
     
CAUTION! 
     
Obtain the radio Anti-theft code from the 
customer before disconnecting the Battery 
Ground strap. 
    
Note:  
The fuel tank must not be filled to more than 
1/3 maximum.  -  Disconnect Battery Ground strap with ignition switched OFF.
-  Open fuel tank cover briefly and close again.
-  If necessary, drain fuel tank using fuel cart   Page 20
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-  Remove connector flange cover under luggage compartment trim.
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WARNING! 
     
Fuel system is under pressure! Before 
opening, place clean cloths around the 
connections to be opened. Carefully loosen 
the connections to relieve pressure. 
    
-  Mark return line -2- and supply line -3- and disconnect from cover 
flange. 
-  Unlatch and disconnect 4-pin harness connector -1-.
    
-  Unscrew union nut using 3217 wrench .
-  Remove cover flange and sealing ring from fuel tank opening.
-  Disconnect fuel level display harness connector on inside of flange 
cover. 
-  Disconnect return line on inside of cover flange (press unlatching 
buttons). 
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-  Insert 3307 wrench through fuel tank opening and place over the inner 
section of the surge housing. 
- 
Using 3307 wrench, turn inner section of surge housing approx. 15 to 
the left up to the stop and withdraw fuel pump assembly complete with 
the inner housing section. 
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Cover flange and surge housing inner 
section, pre-assembling  
      If cover flange and supply unit were separated  
     
- Pre-assemble parts   Page 20
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Note:  
Install a toothed washer beneath each nut. 
Angle position, cover flange to inner section of surge housing: 10  
-  Press together clamps for supply line (between pump and cover flange) 
with VAG1275 pliers. 
-  Attach wiring to fuel pump. 
M4: 1.5 Nm M5: 2 Nm 
-  Attach wiring with fuel-resistant cable ties.
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Installing  
      Installation is performed in the reverse of 
removal, when installing, note the following:  
     
CAUTION! 
     
Always refer to the latest parts catalog to 
ensure that you use original equipment fuel 
hose clamps. 
     
-  Install surge housing inner section, supply hose 
and cover flange in the fuel tank. 
    
Note:  
For clarity, the surge housing outer and inner sections are shown in the 
illustration without the fuel tank.  -  Place inner section of surge housing into outer section of surge 
housing in tank such that notch -1- on inner section of surge housing 
matches mark -2- on outer section of surge housing. 
The inner section of the surge housing can be audibly pressed 
downward. 
-  Attach 3307 pump wrench and turn surge housing inner section to the 
right approx. 15  (up to the stop). Notch -1- will then be in front of mark -3- (bayonet closure) 
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Note:  -  When installing, turn cover flange in direction of arrow to the right as 
shown in the illustration. 
-  Connect the return line inside on the cover flange.
Always use new O-rings. Lubricate O-rings with fuel or coat with lubricant.Install new cover flange gasket (dry) in fuel tank opening.
-  Wrap sender for fuel gauge wire once around the supply line (in fuel 
tank) and install on cover flange. 
    
Note:  
-Arrow 3- only applies to vehicles with front-wheel drive.  -  Attach cover flange to fuel tank
Vehicles with all wheel drive: arrow 1 must be opposite arrow 2 
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Note:  
Ensure that fuel hoses fit tightly. 
 Radio operating instructions    -  Tighten union nut with 3217 wrench.
60 Nm 
-  Connect wiring and harness connector.
-  Connect Battery Ground strap with ignition switched OFF.
-  After connecting Battery, input radio anti-theft code
-  Run door windows up to stop using electric window lifters.
-  Operate all window lifters again for at least 1 second in "closed" 
position to activate automatic up/down. 
- Set the clock.
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Sender for fuel gauge -G, checking
 
     
Vehicles with all wheel drive and 1.8 ltr. turbo 
or 2.8 ltr. engine  
     
Required special tools, testing equipment 
and auxiliary equipment  
     
Fluke 83 multimeter 
     VW 1594 Adaptor kit 
     
-  Remove connector flange cover under luggage 
compartment trim. 
    
-  Unlatch and disconnect 4-pin harness connector -1-.
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Note:  -  Measure resistance at terminals -2- and -3- on cover flange
Sensor  
Tank full  
Tank empty  
Sender for fuel gauge -G  
40   
280   
If fuel level falls between "Tank full" and "Tank empty", resistance 
value between the two specified values must be displayed. If 0  or   is displayed there is an open or closed circuit in tank 
wiring. To check "Tank full" or "Tank empty" resistance values; remove 
sender for fuel gauge -G   Page 20
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 and swing sensor float to top 
or bottom stop. 
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Sender for fuel gauge -G, removing and 
installing
 
     
Vehicles with all wheel drive and 1.8 ltr. turbo 
or 2.8 ltr. engine  
      Observe Safety measures   Page 20
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      Observe Rules of cleanliness   Page 20
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Removing  
     
CAUTION! 
     
Obtain the radio Anti-theft code from the 
customer before disconnecting the Battery 
Ground strap. 
    
Note:  
Fuel tank must not be filled higher than 
1/3 maximum.  -  Disconnect Battery Ground strap with ignition switched OFF.
-  Open fuel tank cover briefly and close again.
-  If necessary, drain fuel tank using fuel cart   Page 20
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Fuel supply unit, removing   Page 20
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