Removing and installing fuel delivery unit (vehicles with front-wheel drive) — AUDI

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Observe notes => Page
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Observe safety precautions=> Page
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Observe rules for cleanliness => Page
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items

Ring nut spanner 3217
Fuel pump spanner 3307
Hose clamp pliers V.A.G 1275
Fuel extractor V.A.G 1433 A

Removing

Notes:

The fuel tank must not be more than 1/3 full.
If necessary, drain tank using fuel extractor V.A.G 1433 A.

Obtain radio code on vehicles with coded radio.
With ignition switched off,disconnect battery earth strap.

Remove luggage compartment trim.
Unbolt cover for flange on fuel tank under floor trim in luggage compartment.
Mark the supply pipe -2- and return pipe -3-, then pull pipes off flange.
Release 4-pin connector -1- and unplug.

Remove union nut with spanner 3217.
Remove flange and seal out of opening in fuel tank.
Unplug connector for fuel gauge sender on inside of flange.
Pull fuel return pipe off inside of fuel delivery unit flange (press release tabs).

Insert fuel pump spanner 3307 through opening in fuel tank and apply spanner to inner section of baffle housing.
Using spanner 3307 turn inner section of baffle housing anti-clockwise as far as it will go (approx. 15°), and take out fuel pump with inner section of baffle housing.

Pre-assembling flange and inner section of baffle housing

If flange and delivery unit have been separated, pre-assemble components before installing => Page
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Angle between flange and inner section of baffle housing: 10°

Compress clamps for supply pipe (between pump and flange) using hose clamp pliers V.A.G 1275.
Connect electrical wires onto fuel pump
(M4: 1.5 Nm; M5: 2 Nm)

Note:

Fit a toothed washer under each nut.

Secure the electrical wires using a fuel-resistant cable tie.

Installing

Insert inner section of baffle housing, supply hose and flange in fuel tank.
Fit inner section of baffle housing into outer section of baffle housing (in tank) so that notch -1- on inner section of housing is aligned with marking -2- on outer section of housing.
Inner section of baffle housing should move down noticeably.

Note:

Baffle housing is shown without fuel tank for a clearer illustration.

Apply fuel pump spanner 3307 and turn pump together with inner section of baffle housing clockwise as far as it will go (approx. 15°). Notch -1- will then be aligned with marking -3- (bayonet fitting)=>FigA20-0112.

When installing, turn flange in an anti-clockwise direction, as indicated in illustration.
Connect return pipe on inside of flange.

Note:

Lubricate O-rings with fuel or other lubricant.

Wrap wire for fuel gauge sender once round return pipe (in tank) and connect to flange.

Note:

Lubricate the flange seal with fuel before fitting.

Insert flange in tank; note correct installation position:
Marking on sealing flange must coincide with marking on fuel tank -arrows-.
Installation position for vehicles with front-wheel drive:
-arrow 2- must be aligned with -arrow 3-.

Note:

-Arrow 1- is for vehicles with four-wheel drive (can be ignored).

Tighten union nut with spanner 3217.

Note:

The pipe retainer -Item
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must be held in position when tightening the union nut.

Connect pipes and plug in the connector.

Note:

Ensure that fuel pipes are fitted securely.

Tightening torque

Component · Nm
Union nut for flange · 60