Removing and installing fuel tank, petrol: Audi 2.0 (BSX)

🧭 Before you start

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

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• In order to prevent the ingress of dirt, seal the opening of the fuel filler neck with a clean plug.
• Press in securing ring to release line.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 17 workshop diagrams for BSX

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Observe safety precautions .
2. Observe rules for cleanliness .
3. Observe safety precautions when working on natural gas system .
4. Open tank flap unit (2).
5. Clean area around fuel filler neck.

6. Unscrew cap (1) for fuel filler neck. [Note: In order to prevent the ingress of dirt, seal the opening of the fuel filler neck with a clean plug.]
7. Remove tank flap unit (2)General body repairs, exterior55Tank flap unit; Removing and installing tank flap unit.
8. Remove fuel tanks 3 and 4 .
9. Remove left rear wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres; Wheel change.
10. Remove rear left wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Assembly overview - rear wheel housing liner.
11. Remove bolts (arrow) from fuel filler neck.
12. Unclip electrical wiring from filler neck.
13. ⚠ Fuel supply line is pressurised. Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avoid eye injuries and skin contact. Before loosening hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully pulling hose off connection. — Disconnect fuel supply line (1) and breather line (2) from underbody. Separate plug-in connectors . [Note: Press in securing ring to release line.]
14. Loosen tensioning straps, when doing this support fuel tank (1) using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A(2).
15. Slowly lower engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.

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