16 11 130 Checking filler cap pressure relief valve

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Special tools required:

13 3 010
16 1 171
16 1 172

Set pressure regulator on special tool 16 1 171 fully in "-" direction.

Connect special tool 16 1 171 via compressed air line (1) to workshop/garage compressed air system (8 ... 10 bar).

Connect pressure sensor (2) from Diagnosis and Information System.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (16 1 171), Air Line And Pressure Sensor

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Connect special tool 16 1 172 to fast-release coupling of special tool 16 1 171.

Install fuel tank cap on special tool 16 1 172 (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (16 1 172) And (16 1 173)

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NOTE: Only the absolute pressure is indicated in the display of the Diagnosis and Information System (DIS). The current ambient air pressure is already displayed without additional pressurization.

Check testing equipment for leaks!

Select "Measurement/Pressure" function on Diagnosis and Information System (DIS).

Increase pressure by 0.2 bar with pressure regulator on special tool 16 1 171.

Using special tool 13 3 010, disconnect supply line from special tool 16 1 171.

Read off and note down pressure.

Wait 60 secs.

Read off pressure again and compare with starting pressure value.

Measurement evaluation:

MEASUREMENT EVALUATION

Pressure drop > 0.012 bar

Testing equipment leaking.
Check connection points for leaks.

Check filler cap pressure relief!