Renewing filter on vaporiser: VW Golf VI 1.6 (CHGA)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013); platform code 521

• Renewed: if necessary

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• Do not damage seal of filter housing.
• Ensure that you install solenoid valve in correct installation position. The connector of the solenoid valve should be at approx. "„11 o'clock“".
• If a leak has been detected at the banjo bolt, the gas line together with cutting ring is to be replaced.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ 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. — Remove bolts (arrows) from cover of Autogas tank.
2. Empty the gas line
3. Pull connector (arrow) off high-pressure valve for gas mode N372.
4. ⚠ 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. — Loosen gas line union (arrow) with banjo bolt (1) on gas inlet of filter housing.
5. Loosen threaded connection (arrow) for solenoid valve and remove valve.

6. Remove circlip (arrow) on filter housing.
7. Remove filter housing cover and remove filter element.
8. Check seal in filter housing and renew if necessary.
9. Install new paper filter element.
10. Push filter housing cover down into solenoid to stop and secure cover with circlip. [Note: Do not damage seal of filter housing.]
11. Secure solenoid valve to vaporiser.
12. Tighten solenoid valve with torque wrenchV.A.G 1331 and socket insert, 19 mm T10455. [Note: Ensure that you install solenoid valve in correct installation position. The connector of the solenoid valve should be at approx. "„11 o'clock“".]
13. Secure gas line union with banjo bolt and cutting ring to gas inlet of filter housing.
14. Reconnect connector to high-pressure valve for gas mode N372.
15. Install batteryA and battery tray Electrical system27Removing and installing battery.
16. Install air filter with air filter housing .
17. Reconnect connector for gas tank valve N495.
18. Install cover for liquid gas multi-valve and tighten hexagon socket head bolts.
19. Check gas system for leaks once installation is complete 26.1. [Note: If a leak has been detected at the banjo bolt, the gas line together with cutting ring is to be replaced.]

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