Removing and installing fuel tank, front-wheel drive, engine codes BJB, BLS, BSU, BDJ, BST, BMM — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015); platform code 2C0

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• Before carrying out further work, disconnect battery earth strap. If a coded radio is fitted, obtain anti-theft coding beforehand if necessary.When lowering fuel tank, guide it carefully to prevent damage.
• Press in securing ring to release fuel lines.

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📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ The fuel pump must not be allowed to run when the fuel tank is empty, as this may cause deflagrations.The fuel tank must contain at least 5 litres of fuel. — Note safety precautions before starting installation work . [Note: Before carrying out further work, disconnect battery earth strap. If a coded radio is fitted, obtain anti-theft coding beforehand if necessary.When lowering fuel tank, guide it carefully to prevent damage.]
2. Draining fuel tank
3. With ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth strap.
4. Remove spare wheel.
5. Remove rear left wheel housing liner 66Removing and installing wheel housing liner.

6. Unclip rubber cup from filler neck.
7. Unscrew bolts (1) on filler neck.
8. Push back lug (2) using a screwdriver.
9. Support fuel tank with engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383/A.
10. Unscrew securing bolts (arrows) and remove tensioning straps.
11. Lower fuel tank just enough to enable connector on flange to be pulled off.
12. ⚠ 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! — Pull fuel lines off flange. [Note: Press in securing ring to release fuel lines.]
13. Slowly lower fuel tank. In the process, pull fuel tank forwards, turn and guide filler pipe between rear axle and body.

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