Removing and installing fuel filler neck: Audi A1 (CDLH)
Step-by-step removing and installing fuel filler neck for the Audi A1 (CDLH): 13 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)
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- In order to obtain sufficient clearance, the rear shock absorber (right-side) must be detached at top.
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📐 41 workshop diagrams for CDLH
Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.
📋 Procedure
- Observe safety precautions .
- Observe rules for cleanliness .
- ⚠ To prevent irreparable damage to the electronic components when disconnecting the battery:Observe notes on procedure for disconnecting the battery. — Open flap for fuel filler neck.
- Remove filler cap (arrow) from fuel filler neck.
- Clean area around fuel filler neck.
- Disconnect earth cable from battery terminal Electrical system27.
- ⚠ Risk of injury - fuel system operates under high pressure.To reduce the pressure in the fuel system, wrap a clean cloth around the connection and carefully loosen the connection. — Drain fuel tank . [Note: In order to obtain sufficient clearance, the rear shock absorber (right-side) must be detached at top.]
- Remove bolts (arrows) securing rear shock absorber (right-side) at top.
- Take shock absorber out of guide at top.
- Open screw-type clips (arrows) and detach connecting hose (1) with fuel filler neck (3) from fuel tank (2).
- Disconnect breather lines from fuel filler pipe.
- Unscrew bolts (arrow 2).
- Unscrew nut securing fuel filler neck at wheel housing and detach fuel filler neck upwards.
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