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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing tank flap unit, e-Golf

The e-Golf-specific removal procedure for the tank flap unit: remove the wheel housing liner first, disconnect the switch connector, then follow the same pull-and-swing sequence as the standard Volkswagen Golf Mk7 tank flap unit.

Removing
   

Removing and installing tank flap unit, e-Golf

–  Remove wheel housing liner → Chapter.
–  Disconnect connector -2- for switch -3-.

 
     

Removing and installing tank flap unit, e-Golf

–  Remove bolt -3-.
–  Slightly pull tank flap unit towards rear -arrow a- out of catches.
–  Swing tank flap unit -1- out of the side panel -arrow b-.

 
Installing
   

Removing and installing tank flap unit, e-Golf

–  Push electrical wiring for switch into side panel, and connect it.
–  Swing tank flap unit -1- into the side panel -arrow b-.
–  Then, push tank flap unit completely into side panel -arrow a-.
–  Tighten bolt.
Check function of release components.
Specified torques
  • Bolt → Chapter

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing tank flap unit, e-Golf — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How does Golf Mk7 e-Golf tank flap removal differ?
    Remove the wheel housing liner for access, disconnect the electrical connector for the charge switch, then follow the same pull-and-swing procedure as the standard model.
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