Removing and installing misfuelling prevention device — VW

🧭 Before you start

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

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• When installed correctly the marks on the locking ring and on the fuel filler neck must align (arrows).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Open tank flap.
2. Clean area around fuel filler neck.
3. Unscrew cap (1) for fuel filler neck.
4. Release locking ring locking lug with, for example, a T15 Torx screwdriver(arrow).
5. Insert circlip pliers into both holes (arrows) of locking ring.

6. Turn locking ring approx. 25° anti-clockwise.
7. Tilt locking ring in fuel filler neck and remove ring through cut-out (arrows) for sealing cap.
8. Pull misfuelling prevention device out of fuel filler neck (arrow), using circlip pliers, if necessary.
9. Insert misfuelling prevention device in fuel filler neck.
10. Insert smaller lug in misfuelling prevention device into groove in fuel filler neck (arrows).
11. Install locking ring using circlip pliers, in process turn locking ring 25° clockwise.
12. When installed correctly the marks on the locking ring and on the fuel filler neck must align (arrows).

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