Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing activated charcoal filter Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- Removing: –  Remove centre and rear silencers.

–  Remove heat shield -arrows-. –  Position engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- below rear axle to support.

–  Loosen securing bolts of rear axle -arrows- and unscrew approx. 20 mm. –  Lower rear axle slowly using engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.

–  Pull off breather lines -A- by pressing release tab. –  Unscrew bolts -B-.   Note A reinforcement plate is installed in the Eos. To loosen and tighten securing bolts -B-, use T-bar and socket 10 mm -3185-.

–  Release retaining tabs -A- using a screwdriver. Turn activated charcoal filter approx. 90° to right -B- and remove activated charcoal filter. Installing: Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following: –  Fit breather lines so that they engage audibly. –  Install rear axle → Running gear; Rep. gr.42. Specified torque

Component	Nm
Activated charcoal filter to body	8