Removing and installing fuel tank (engine codes CBTA, CBUA, BGP, BGQ) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009); platform code 5M1

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• For vehicles with auxiliary heater the metering pump V54 connector must be separated additionally.
• During the further procedure, a second mechanic is required to support the fuel tank.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove coded rim bolt from luggage compartment if necessary.
2. Open fuel tank flap and remove fuel tank cap.
3. Unscrew tank flap unit securing bolt and remove tank flap unit General body repairs, exterior55Tank flap unit.
4. Remove bench seat General body repairs, interior72Rear seats; Removing and installing bench seat.
5. Unclip cover (1) for fuel delivery unit. Arrow (2) points in direction of travel. [Note: For vehicles with auxiliary heater the metering pump V54 connector must be separated additionally.]

6. Disconnect connector (1) from fuel delivery unit. Separate push-on couplings .
7. Remove rear right wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner.
8. Detach connectors (1) and (2).
9. Unbolt filler neck from body (arrows).
10. Unclip the ABS line (A) out of the bracket (arrows).
11. Remove exhaust system.
12. ⚠ Fuel supply line is pressurised. Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avoid possible injury and skin contact. Before loosening fuel lines, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully pulling hose off connection. — Disconnect white breather line (1), black supply line (2) and green vacuum line for fuel system diagnostic pump V144(3) at connection. Separate push-on couplings . [Note: During the further procedure, a second mechanic is required to support the fuel tank.]
13. Remove securing strap and securing bolts (arrows).
14. Turn fuel tank out to side.
15. Bleed fuel system 23Fuel preparation, injection; Injection system; Filling/bleeding fuel system.
16. Connect battery Electrical system27Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.

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