Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair

EVAP Canister

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine-/Gearbox Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

Removing

- Remove the center and rear mufflers.

- Remove the heat shield retainers - arrows - and shield.






- Place the engine-/gearbox jack (V.A.G 1383 A) under the rear subframe.

- Loosen the rear subframe bolts - arrows - and unscrew them approximately 20 mm.






- Lower the rear subframe slowly using the engine-/gearbox jack (V.A.G 1383 A).

- Disconnect the vent lines - A -.






- Remove the bolts - B -.

- Release the retaining strap - A - using a screwdriver. Rotate the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister approximately 90° clockwise - B - and remove the EVAP canister.






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Connect the ventilation lines until they engage audibly.

- Install rear subframe.

Tightening Specification