Tank Flap Unit: Checking Seal For Damage And Correct Seating, And Checking Water Drain For Dirt - Audi R8 2015 Maintenance Manual

Audi R8 2015 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 03.2016
This maintenance item only applies to certain countries: Note
specification in Maintenance table.
Procedure:
– Follow measuring guidelines on fuel additive container and
add fuel additive to fuel tank according to current fuel tank
level.
Note
Use only fuel additives that correspond to the standard VW
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507 53 A or VW 507 53 B.
After adding fuel additive, it is very important to tell the cus‐
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tomer to fill up the fuel tank.
Use no more than one container per filling, even if the tank has
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a capacity > 60 litres.
3.66 Tank flap unit: checking seal for damage
and correct seating, and checking water
drain for dirt
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Battery filler bottle - VAS 5045-
♦ Or: Measuring cup
Procedure:
– Check tank flap seal all around for damage, and ensure that it
is flush with body.
– Using battery filler bottle - VAS 5045- or a measuring cup, pour
water into water drain hose of tank flap unit and check that
water drains out near doors on right side of vehicle.
– If faults are found: Renew relevant component.
Note
The tank flap seal must be flush with the vehicle body to seal
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out water.
When pouring in the water, ensure that no water enters the
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tank opening.
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