Removing and installing fuel tank, only Jetta from MY 2011 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018), VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009); platform code AJ5

• Opens: fuel

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• Press buttons on hose couplings to do this.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ To prevent damage to the electronic components when disconnecting the battery:Observe notes on procedure for disconnecting the battery. — Disconnect earth strap at battery with ignition switched off Electrical system27Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.
2. Clean around fuel tank filler neck.
3. Open fuel flap and remove fuel tank cap.
4. Drain fuel tank.
5. Unscrew tank flap unit securing bolt and remove tank flap unit General body repairs, exterior55Tank flap unit.

6. Remove bench seat General body repairs, interior72Rear seats; Removing and installing bench seat.
7. Remove cover from fuel delivery unit.
8. Pull connector off flange.
9. Remove rear right wheel housing liner: General body repairs, exterior66Removing and installing wheel housing liner.
10. Unhook electrical cable (2) from ABS speed sensor on retainer of fuel filler neck.
11. Remove bolts (1) for fuel filler neck.
12. ⚠ Fuel supply line is pressurised. Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avoid possible injury and skin contact.Before loosening line connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully pulling off line. — Disconnect fuel lines at front right of fuel tank. [Note: Press buttons on hose couplings to do this.]
13. If vehicle has supplementary heating, separate connector to metering pump and unclip wire. Supplementary heating82Removing and installing metering pump -V54
14. Remove heat shield for fuel tank.
15. Support fuel tank using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383/A.
16. Remove securing bolts (arrows) for the fuel tank.
17. Slowly lower fuel tank and pull it forwards.
18. Tilt fuel tank to get it past rear axle.

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