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Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair






EVAP Canister

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

Removing

- Read the safety precautions before starting. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Fuel Supply.

- Pay attention to the rules of cleanliness. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Fuel Supply.

- Remove the cover bolts - arrows - and cover from under the spare tire wheel well.






- Disconnect the connecting line - 1 -.






- Disconnect the vent lines - 2 and 3 -.

Press the securing rings to disengage the lines.

- Using a screwdriver, release the retaining tabs - A - and remove the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ EVAP System Component Overview ] EVAP System Component Overview.

The lines - 1 through 3 - must engage audibly.