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Exhaust system > < Test prerequisite
Checking lines to fuel tank and fuel cap
Checking lines to fuel tank and fuel cap
   
–  Pull vent hose -1- from fuel tank off activated charcoal filter -2-.
–  Then connect hand vacuum pump -V.A.G 1390- and vacuum tester -V.A.G 1368- as shown to hose -1-.
–  Set vacuum tester to -A/B- position.
–  Remove fuel filler cap.
–  Operate hand-operated vacuum pump -V.A.G 1390- several times. Vacuum must not build up.
If vacuum builds up:
–  Check gravity/overflow valve → Item.
–  Check line -1- from fuel tank for free-flow.
If vacuum does not build up:
–  Refit fuel filler cap.
–  Operate hand-operated vacuum pump -V.A.G 1390- several times. Vacuum must not build up.
  Note
If fuel level in tank is low the hand vacuum must be operated at least 20...30 times.
If vacuum builds up:
–  Renew fuel tank cap.
  N20-0044

Exhaust system > < Test prerequisite