Checking pressure retention valve in fuel return line: VW Jetta VI / Golf V / Jetta (BKS, BUN, CASA, CASB, …)
Step-by-step checking pressure retention valve in fuel return line for the VW Jetta VI / Golf V / Jetta: 10 steps.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018), VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009); platform code AJ5
- Renewed: pressure retention valve
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- Clean return line connection on cylinder 1 (e.g. with commercially available cold cleaner) before removing.
- Adhere strictly to rules of cleanliness. No dirt must be allowed to get into the disconnected fuel return lines or the open connections on the injectors.
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on diesel direct injection fuel system .Observe rules for cleanliness .Follow these instructions before starting work and while working on system. — Remove engine cover panel .
- Remove protective strip (if fitted) .
- Clean return line connection on cylinder 1 (e.g. with commercially available cold cleaner) before removing.
- Dry return line connection of No. 1 cylinder.
- Cover return line connection on No. 1 cylinder with a cloth.
- Pull off return line connection on 1st cylinder bank by pushing connector downwards at tabs (2) and pulling up centre piece (1) to release. [Note: Adhere strictly to rules of cleanliness. No dirt must be allowed to get into the disconnected fuel return lines or the open connections on the injectors.]
- Install pressure gaugeVAS 6330 between return line connection on injector and return line.
- Start engine and run at idling speed.
- Check pressure on pressure gauge.
- Renew pressure retention valve .
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