EVAP Canister

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine-/Gearbox Jack -V.A.G 1383 A-

Removing

-- Remove the center and rear mufflers.

-- Remove the heat shield retainers -arrows- and shield.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield

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-- For supporting purposes, place the engine-/gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- under the rear subframe.

-- Loosen the bolts for the rear subframe -arrows- and unscrew them approximately 20 mm.

Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Bolts To Rear Axle

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-- Slowly lower the rear subframe using the engine-/gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-.

-- Disconnect the vent lines -A- by pressing the release button.

Fig 3: Identifying Vent Lines

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-- Remove the bolts -B-.

NOTE:

A reinforcement plate is installed on the Eos. Use the T bar and socket 10 mm -3185- to loosen and tighten the bolts -B-.

-- Release retaining straps -A- using a screwdriver. Rotate the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister approximately 90° clockwise -B- and remove the canister.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Straps And EVAP Canister

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Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, noting the following:

-- Connect the ventilation lines until they engage audibly.

-- Install the rear subframe. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Tightening Specifications

Component	Nm
EVAP canister to body	8