Removing and installing filler pipe for tank for reducing agent — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf Sportsvan (AM1, 2014–2020), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020), VW Touran II (5T, 2015–)

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• Make sure that sealing grommet (1) is properly seated on body (2) and filler pipes (arrows).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear right wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres and alignment.
2. Remove rear right wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Assembly overview - rear wheel housing liner.
3. Open tank flap, and clean area around filler cap.
4. Clean area around fuel filler neck.
5. Unscrew cap (1) for fuel filler neck.

6. In order to prevent the ingress of dirt, seal the opening of the fuel filler neck with a clean plug.
7. Remove tank flap unit (2)General body repairs, exterior55Tank flap unit; Removing and installing tank flap unit.
8. Guide sealing grommet (1) out of filler pipes (arrows).
9. Pull sealing grommet (1) off body (2), and remove it.
10. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2) for fuel filler neck.
11. Remove bolt (3).
12. Pull filler pipe (1) towards outside off fuel tank (3).
13. Set drip tray for workshop hoistVAS 6208 underneath.
14. Place a cloth underneath coupling point to catch any escaping reducing agent.
15. Remove breather line (2) and filler pipe (3) from tank for reducing agent (1).
16. To do so, press release tabs (arrows).
17. Pull off filler pipe and line.
18. Make sure that sealing grommet (1) is properly seated on body (2) and filler pipes (arrows).

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