Removing and installing activated charcoal filter — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 121

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• Ensure that there is sufficient clearance to all components. — Loosen activated charcoal filter (1) from retainer (3).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Observe safety precautions .
2. Observe rules for cleanliness .
3. Open tank flap.
4. Remove cap (arrow) from fuel filler neck.
5. Clean area around fuel filler neck.

6. Draining fuel tank
7. Remove tank flap unit General body repairs, exterior55Tank flap unit; Removing and installing tank flap unit.
8. Remove bench seat General body repairs, interior72Rear seat; Removing and installing bench seat / individual seats.
9. Unclip cover (1) at retaining tabs (arrows) using removal wedge3409.
10. Release and pull off connector (1).
11. Remove rear right wheel Wheels, tyres, wheel alignment44Wheels, tyres; Wheel change.
12. Unscrew bolts (arrows) of filler neck (1) from body structure.
13. Place engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A under fuel tank to support it.
14. Unscrew bolts (arrows) on fuel tank (1).
15. Lower fuel tank by 6 cm.
16. ⚠ Ensure that there is sufficient clearance to all components. — Loosen activated charcoal filter (1) from retainer (3).
17. Disengage locking lug (2) upwards in (direction of arrow A).
18. Pull activated charcoal filter (1) in (direction of arrow B) out of retainer (3).
19. Unlock and disconnect lines from connections (M) and (T) of activated charcoal filter (1). Separate plug-in connectors .

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