EVAP Canister

EVAP Canister

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

Removing

• All work steps are shown in the illustration on a vehicle with all wheel drive.

• Checking for leaks, refer to => [ Leak Detection Test, Performing ] Diagnosis and Testing.

- Remove the nuts - 1 - and - 2 - and remove the rear crossmember for the underbody.






Using wire, secure the shield of the decoupling element for the front part of the exhaust system to the underbody, before loosening the threaded connections of the clamping sleeve - 3 -.

- Separate exhaust system at clamping sleeve - 3 -.

- Unhook exhaust system at retaining loops - arrow -.

Vehicles with a 6-cylinder engine:

- Remove vacuum diaphragm - 2 - for exhaust flap from tailpipe, thereby releasing heat shield - 1 - and pushing it in direction of - arrow -.





- Unhook the actuator rod - 3 - at the lever for exhaust flap.

All Vehicles:

• A second technician is required to remove rear portion of exhaust system.

- Remove the rear mountings for the rear muffler and remove the rear portion of the exhaust system.

- Remove heat shield - arrows -.





- Place the (V.A.G 1383 A) under the subframe for support.





- Place a block of wood - 1 - between (V.A.G 1383 A) and subframe.

- Remove rear bolts - arrows - at left and right of subframe.

- Slowly lower subframe using (V.A.G 1383 A) until distance between subframe (left) and body achieves the dimension - a -.





• Dimension - a - = 45 to 50 mm.

- Disconnect vent lines - 3 -, - 4 - and - 5 - by pressing the release button.





- Remove bolts - 1 -, - 2 - and - 6 -.

- Release the retaining tabs in direction of - arrow - with a screwdriver and remove the EVAP canister.

Installing

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ EVAP Canister System/Leak Detection System Overview ] EVAP Canister System/Leak Detection System Overview.

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

- Connect ventilation lines until they engage audibly.

- Install rear axle.

- Install rear part of exhaust system.