Fuel Filler Cap: Testing and Inspection

16 11 130 Checking Filler Cap Pressure Relief Valve

Special tools required







Set pressure regulator on special tool 16 1 171 fully in - direction.
Connect special tool 16 1 171 using compressed air line (1) to workshop compressed air system (8 ... 10 bar).
Connect pressure sensor (2) from Diagnosis and Information System.







Connect special tool 16 1 172 to quick-release coupling of special tool 16 1 171.
Install fuel filler cap on special tool 16 1 172 (3).







NOTE: Only the absolute pressure is indicated in the display of the Diagnosis and Information System (DIS). The current ambient air pressure is already displayed without additional pressurization.







Check testing equipment for leaks.
Select Measurement/ Pressure function on Diagnosis and Information System (DIS).
Using pressure regulator on special tool 16 1 171, increase pressure by 0.2 bar.
Using special tool 13 3 010 clamp off feed line from special tool 16 1 171 .
Read off and note down pressure.
Wait 60 secs.
Read off pressure again and compare with starting pressure value.

Measurement evaluation:












Check fuel filler cap pressure relief valve.
Select "Measurement/ Pressure "function on Diagnosis and Information System (DIS).
Using pressure regulator on special tool 16 1 171, increase pressure by 0.3 bar.
Using special tool 13 3 010 clamp off feed line from special tool 16 1 171.
Read off and note down pressure.
Wait 60 secs.
Read off pressure value again and compare with starting pressure value.

Measurement evaluation: