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Fuel Pressure Regulator, Removing And Installing: Installing

-- Route the GND cable -2- as shown.

-- Make sure the GND cable on the fuel pressure regulator -3- and connector -1- are secure.

Fig 1: Identifying GND Cable On Fuel Pressure Regulator
GWWA20-10734Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Carefully guide the fuel pressure regulator -2- into the fuel tank.

Fig 2: Identifying Connectors And Fuel Lines
GWWA20-10628Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Reach in the fuel tank and attach the fuel line -2- until it clicks into place.

-- Push the fuel pressure regulator into the baffle housing until it clicks into place.

-- Connect the connector -1- and make sure it is securely locked.

-- Attach the fuel line -4- until it clicks into place.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the seal.

Make sure the fuel hoses are secure.

-- Install a new dry seal for the sealing flange.

CAUTION:

Risk of leaking.

  • When inserting sealing flange, sealing ring must not be damaged or crushed.

-- Set the sealing flange into the installation position.

-- Attach the fuel lines so that they audibly latch.

-- Connect the connectors and make sure they are secure.

-- Install the sealing flange cover, refer to Figure.

-- Install the rear bench seat or single seat, refer to Rear Seats .

-- Connect the batter while doing so follow all steps after connecting the battery, refer to BATTERY .

-- Vehicles with auxiliary heater: To vent the fuel line to the auxiliary heater metering pump, run for 10 minutes at Wide Open Throttle (WOT).