Evaporative Emissions System: Locations

1999 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (AFP)SECTION Locations



Evaporative emissions system components, repairing





1. O-Ring
^ Replace if damaged
2. Vent line
^ Black
^ Ensure tight fit
^ From the switch valve on the fuel tank
^ Press release tabs on the connecting piece to remove from flange
3. Vent line
^ White
^ Ensure tight fit
^ From the pressure retention valve on the fuel tank
^ Press release tabs on the connecting piece to remove from flange
4. Retaining screw
5. Discharge hose
^ Ensure tight fit
6. Connector
^ Black, 3-way
7. Vacuum line
^ To upper intake manifold
8. Leak detection pump (V144)
^ Checking
9. Air filter for leak detection pump
10. Intake hose
^ Ensure tight fit tight fit
11. Mounting plate
^ Clipped onto the charcoal canister
12. 10 Nm
13. Activated charcoal canister
^ In the rear right wheel housing underneath the liner
^ Fastened to the body


RENDER: 1.0x

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