Audi Q7: Fuel Tank
Overview - Fuel Tank
Overview - Fuel Tank, Market-Specific North America

1 - Bolt
2 - Fuel Line
- To the engine
- Do not kink
- Clipped to the fuel tank
- Connector couplings, separating and connecting. Refer to
→ Chapter "Connector Couplings, Disconnecting".
3 - Bolt
4 - Fuel Tank Leak Detection Control Module -J909-
5 - Mounting Strap
6 - Fuel Tank
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Fuel Tank, Removing and Installing".
- Ground connection for discharging electrostatic charge. Refer to
→ Chapter "Fuel Filler Neck Ground Connection".
7 - Bolt
8 - Bracket
- For Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-
9 - Nut
- 2.5 Nm
- To attach the fuel filler neck
10 - Protective Plate
11 - Bolt
12 - Bolt
- 8 Nm
- To attach the fuel filler neck
- Quantity: 2
13 - Cap
- Turn until it clicks into place.
- Attached to the fuel filler door unit with fastener
14 - Bleeder Line
- To the EVAP Canister
- Do not kink
- Connector couplings, separating and connecting. Refer to
→ Chapter "Connector Couplings, Disconnecting".
15 - Mounting Strap
16 - Bolt
17 - Lock Washer
- 0.4 Nm
- For the heat shield
- Quantity: 3
18 - Heat Shield
19 - Mounting Strap
20 - Bolt
21 - Bolt
22 - Bolt
23 - Lock Washer
- 0.4 Nm
- For the heat shield
- Quantity: 7
24 - Heat Shield
Fuel Filler Neck Ground Connection
WARNING
Danger due to electrostatic charge.
After installing, check the electrical connection on
fuel filler neck threaded ring to a bare spot on the
body using an ohmmeter.
Specified value: approximately 0 Ω.
- Route the ground wire as illustrated.
- Make sure the ground wire connector
-2- is securely fastened to the metal ring on the fuel
filler neck.

- NAR versions: make sure the ground wire connector
-2- is securely fastened to the
protective plate -1- for the fuel
filler neck.
Note
Ignore the -arrow-.

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Fuel Tank, Draining, Fuel Delivery Unit Not Faulty
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Fuel Extraction Device -VAS5190A-
Fuel Extraction - Adapter 2 -VAS5190/2
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Gearbox Support -T40173-
Removing
- Follow all safety precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Safety Precauti
Overview - Fuel Delivery Unit/Fuel Level Sensor
1 - Fuel Level Sensor
Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to check the Fuel Level Sensor -G-
and Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169-
Fuel Level Sens
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The Left Rear Treble Speaker -R14-/Right Rear Treble Speaker
-R16- are located in the B-pillars.
Removing and installing is identical.
Removing
- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment and
remove the ignition key.
- Remove the B-pillar trim panel. Refer to
→ Bod
1 - Bolt
40 Nm
Replace the bolt if it was removed because of an accident when the
seat belt was buckled.
2 - Automatic Belt Retractor
Driver side with
Driver Seat Belt Tensioner Igniter 1 -N153-
Driver Belt Force Limiter -G551-
Equipped on some models: Left Front Se