EVAP Canister

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removing

-- Remove the center and rear mufflers.

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

Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield

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-- Place the engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A under the rear subframe.

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

Fig 2: Loosening Mounting Bolts Of Rear Axle

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-- Lower the rear subframe slowly using the engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.

-- Disconnect the vent lines -A-.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Vent Lines

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-- Remove the bolts -B-.

NOTE:

The Eos has a reinforcement plate. Use the T bar and socket 10 mm 3185 to loosen and tighten the bolts -B-.

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

Fig 4: Release Retaining Straps & Rotating EVAP Canister

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Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Connect the ventilation lines until they engage audibly.

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

Tightening Specification

Component	Nm
EVAP canister to body	8