Emptying the gas line — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014)

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• Switching (1) to gas mode is briefly displayed in dash panel insertK.
• Read and observe safety information displayed!
• Connector remains connected.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Autogas is heavier than air!There must be no cavities in the ground (depressions, pits, channels, cellars or other hollow areas into which the gas can flow).There must be no ignition sources present, e.g. exposed flame, sparks, electrostatic discharge or hot surfaces, that could cause the Autogas to ignite. — Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information systemVAS 5051B.
2. Open clamp (1) and remove cap (2) from Autogas tank.
3. Start engine. [Note: Switching (1) to gas mode is briefly displayed in dash panel insertK.]
4. Switch vehicle diagnosis tester on.
5. Select "“Guided fault finding”" field on screen.

6. Press > field to confirm.
7. Select one after another:
8. Confirm vehicle identification
9. Select "“01 - Systems capable of self-diagnosis”"(arrow) and confirm with >.
10. Select "“01 - Engine management system”"(arrow) and confirm with >.
11. Select "“01 - Functions”"(arrow) and confirm with >.
12. Select "“Read pressure in gas rail”" function (arrow) and confirm with >. [Note: Read and observe safety information displayed!]
13. Confirm safety note with > field.
14. Undo nut (1) from gas tank valve N495(2) and pull valve off (in direction of arrow). [Note: Connector remains connected.]
15. Confirm > field.
16. The following functions can be selected with fields 1 to 3:
17. Stop engine.
18. ⚠ There is a danger of injury due to escaping gas.The system is pressurised.Wear suitable protection such as eye protection and protective gloves.Before opening the system place a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection. — Carefully detach gas line from vaporiser.

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