Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing filling connection Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-

t  Torque screwdriver -V.A.G 1624- t  9/16” combination spanner -VAS 5302/12- Removing Observe safety precautions → Chapter. Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter. –  Open rear right trim.   WARNING Danger of explosion! Before loosening fuel line connections render the system pressure-free.

–  Open clip -A- and push protective hose -B- back.

–  Unscrew sleeve -1- from filling connection. To do this fit spanner on flats -arrow A- and with a second spanner counterhold hexagon nut -arrow B-.

–  Unscrew nut -1-, at the same time counterhold nut -2-. –  Pull fuel line out of filling connection. –  Remove screws -arrows- and remove filling connection. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following: –  Renew seals. –  Push filling connection line fully into filling connection. When doing this the front clamping ring must be tight against filling connection.

–  Tighten nut -1- finger tight and then turn 1/ 4 turn further.   Note On no account must the nut be tightened further than specified, otherwise the special connection will be damaged and the gas line must be renewed. –  Before securing the protective hoses a leak test on the solenoid valve connections must be carried out by a qualified competent person → Chapter. Further installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal. Torque settings

Sleeve on filling connection	15 Nm
Filling connection on filling connection retainer	1 Nm