Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing

Note:

→ The tank flap positioning element -4- (locking rod is illustrated) must be removed on vehicles with central locking =>Page 57-25.

• ‒ → Remove filler cap.
• ‒ Pull ring -1- (behind the sealing lip) out of rubber cup -2-.
• ‒ Press rubber cup -2- off the tank flap unit -3- towards centre of vehicle.

• ‒ → Insert the lever 3399 on the left on the filler neck behind the tank flap unit -arrow-.

• ‒ → Then align the lever above the left recess -arrow A-.
• ‒ Now push the retaining lug -1- carefully towards the tank flap unit with the lever -2-.
• ‒ To do this support lever -2- on the offset -arrow B- with the right hand, and press from rear to centre with the other hand.
• ‒ Pull tank flap unit forward slightly releasing the catch.

• ‒ → Then move the lever -1- to the 2nd recess -arrow-.
• ‒ Now press the retaining lug carefully.
• ‒ Pull tank flap unit forward slightly releasing the catch.
• ‒ Remove tank flap unit.

Installing

• ‒ → Insert tank flap unit -1- and turn in direction of arrow onto stop -2-.
• ‒ Then fit rubber cup and ring. Screw on filler cap.