EVAP Canister

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-.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Bolts To Rear Axle

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

-- Disconnect the vent lines -A-.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Vent Lines

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-- Remove the bolts -B-.

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

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Straps And 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 rear subframe. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A4, 02E, 09G, 02Q] Removal and Installation .

Tightening Specification