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Removing and installing magnetic coils for fuel tank shut-off valves N361/N362 — AUDI

Removing and installing magnetic coils for fuel tank shut-off valves N361/N362 on Audi: 14 steps, engines CPWA.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

14 steps 1 engine code

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020)

  • Special tools named: T10522
  • Renewed: seal, plug with seal

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  • Renew seal.Renew plug with seal.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Observe safety precautions .
  2. Observe rules for cleanliness .
  3. When working on the natural gas tank, take care not to damage the surface of the tank.
  4. If necessary, protect tank surface using suitable workshop materials.
  5. Disconnect battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
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  1. Remove underbody trim below natural gas tank General body repairs - exterior66Underbody trim.
  2. Release connector (arrow B) at fuel tank shut-off valve 1N361 and disconnect.
  3. Release connector (arrow A) at fuel tank shut-off valve 2N362 and disconnect.
  4. Unscrew plug (arrow) from fuel tank shut-off valve(1).
  5. Unscrew and remove nut (arrow) from fuel tank shut-off valve(1).
  6. Detach magnetic coil (2) with corrugated washer from fuel tank shut-off valve(1) in direction of (arrow). [Note: Renew seal.Renew plug with seal.]
  7. Slide seal (2), corrugated washer (3) and magnetic coil (4) onto fuel tank shut-off valve(1).
  8. Tighten nut (arrow) on fuel tank shut-off valve(1) using torque wrenchVAS 6854 and insert tool 17 mm/22 mm T10521/T10522.
  9. Fit plug (arrow) on fuel tank shut-off valve(1).

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.