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Evaporative Emission System Components






Evaporative Emission System Components

Hose connections are secured with either spring type or clamp type clips.

Hose clip pliers (VAS 6340) or hose clip pliers (VAS 6362) are recommended for installing spring-loaded band-type clamps.

Meaning of the colors or colored marks on the connector couplings for the fuel, vacuum and ventilation lines.





=> [ Evaporative Emission Canister ]

GTI => [ Leak Detection Pump ]

Eos => [ Leak Detection Pump ]

Evaporative Emission Canister

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

Removing

- Remove the center and rear mufflers.

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





- For supporting purposes, place the (V.A.G 1383 A) under the rear subframe.

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





- Slowly lower the rear subframe using (V.A.G 1383 A).

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





- Remove the bolts - B -.

A reinforcement plate is installed on the Eos. Use the (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 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.

Tightening Specifications





Leak Detection Pump

Removing

- Remove the right rear wheel housing liner.

- Disconnect the vacuum line - 1 -.





- Disconnect the electrical connector - 2 -.

- Disconnect the vent line - 3 - by pressing release button.

- Remove the nuts - arrows -.

- Disengage the Lead Detection Pump (LDP) with bracket.

Installing

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

Vent line - 3 - must engage audibly.

- Install the right rear wheel housing liner.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Evaporative Emission Components Overview ] Evaporative Emission Components.

Leak Detection Pump

Removing

- Remove the vacuum line - 1 -, ventilation line - 2 - and ventilation line - 3 -.





- Remove the nuts - arrows -.

- Remove the Leak Detection Pump (LDP) with bracket and disconnect the electrical connector.

Installing

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

Before installing the LDP with bracket, connect the electrical connector.

Vent line - 2 - must engage audibly.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Evaporative Emission Components Overview ] Evaporative Emission Components.