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
SEE MORE:
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Engine Bung Set -VAS6122-
Scissor Lift Table -VAS6131B-
Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set -VAS6131/10-
Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set -VAS6131/11-
Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set -VAS6131/13-
Coolant Collection System -VAS5014- or Shop Crane - Drip
Tray -V
Starting to drive, stopping, and parking
Starting from a stop
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Start the engine.
Select "D" or "R".
Release the parking brake.
Release the brake pedal. The vehicle may roll.
Press the accelerator pedal to accelerate.
Securing the vehicle against rolling
Secure