EVAP Canister

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine and transmission jack VAG 1383A

Removing

CAUTION:

To protect the decoupling elements, secure the front part of the exhaust system to the vehicle underbody with wire before removing the mufflers.

-- Remove the center and rear mufflers. Refer to MUFFLER AND MOUNTS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

-- Remove the heat shield fasteners -arrows- shield.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield & Bolts

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-- For supporting purposes, place the VAG 1383 A under the rear subframe.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383A Placed Under Rear Axle

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-- Place a block of wood -1- between the VAG 1383A and the subframe.

-- Remove rear bolts -arrows- at left and right of subframe.

-- Slowly lower the subframe using the VAG 1383A until the distance between the subframe (left) and body achieves the dimension -a-.

Fig 3: Identifying Subframe Dimension

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Dimension -a- = 45 to 50 mm.

-- Disconnect the vent lines -3, 4 and 5- by pressing the release button.

Fig 4: Identifying Vent Lines & Retaining Tabs

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-- Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 6-.

-- Release the retaining tabs in the -direction of the arrow- with a screwdriver and remove the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister.

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 [For transmission(s) 0A4, 02E, 09G, 02Q] [For engine(s) BGP, BPY, AWP, BGQ, CBTA, CBUA, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Tightening Specifications

Component	Nm
EVAP canister to body	8
Muffler with mounts	Refer to MUFFLER AND MOUNTS ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .