Removing and installing natural gas tank 5, Caddy Maxi — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015); platform code 2C0

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• The handwheels for mechanical shut-off valves have been discontinued.Close the mechanical shut-off valves using a commercially available spanner.
• Then a leak test must performed by a technical expert .

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📐 57 workshop diagrams for BCA

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Release pressure in the system before working on the natural gas system. Connecting and carrying out Guided Function "“Releasing pressure in the natural gas high-pressure line”". — Remove protective covers on underbody:
2. Close mechanical shut-off valve (2) on all natural gas tanks. [Note: The handwheels for mechanical shut-off valves have been discontinued.Close the mechanical shut-off valves using a commercially available spanner.]
3. Separate connectors (1) from tank shut-off valve on all natural gas tanks.
4. Carefully loosen unions of high-pressure lines (arrows) to allow remaining gas to leak out.
5. Remove high-pressure lines from tank shut-off valve.

6. Place engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A with bracketT 10351 under tank to support it.
7. Loosen securing straps (arrows).
8. Secure natural gas tank (2) on engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A(1) with securing straps.
9. Slowly lower engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
10. If natural gas tank or tank shut-off valve is to be exchanged, empty natural gas tank .
11. Install natural gas tank mounting (arrow A).
12. Check inner sides of securing straps for soiling (arrow B), clean as required.
13. Place natural gas tank (1) in mountings (arrow).
14. Hook securing strap locking devices in position (arrow) and move natural gas tank to installation position Assembly overview.
15. Tighten bolt (1) to specified torque of 15 Nm. — 15 Nm (11 lb-ft)
16. Once high-pressure lines are installed, open mechanical shut-off on tank shut-off valve.
17. Then a leak test must performed by a technical expert .

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