Pressure Reservoir

Pressure Reservoir

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1783)

• Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051 B)

• Standard socket open end 12 mm

Remove Front Pressure Reservoir at Underbody

- Place vehicle on hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.

- Perform pressure reservoir system vent using (VAS 5051 B). Refer to => [ System, Venting or Filling ] System, Venting or Filling.

- Remove left underbody trim.

- Slowly loosen air line - 1 - on pressure reservoir - 2 - and allow air pressure to come down. When air pressure has escaped, remove air line - 1 -.






- Remove bolt - 3 - and guide out pressure reservoir - 2 - and remove.

Pressure Reservoir in Luggage Compartment, Removing

- Place vehicle on hoist. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.

- Perform pressure reservoir system vent using (VAS 5051B). Refer to => [ System, Venting or Filling ] System, Venting or Filling.

- Remove the luggage compartment floor covering and the compressor on the left side.

- Slowly loosen air line - 1 - on pressure reservoir - 2 - and allow air pressure to come down. When air pressure has escaped, remove air line - 1 -.






- Remove screws - 3 - and pressure reservoir - 2 -.

Front Pressure Reservoir, Installing on Underbody

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Air Supply Unit and Solenoid Valve Block Assembly Overview ] .

- Place vehicle on wheels. Refer to => [ Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels ] Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels.