Cap, Oil Filler, Comes Apart When Removing Engine Cover – 2005-2007 Volkswagen

Technical Bulletin

Model(s)	Year	Eng. Code	Trans. Code	VIN Range From	VIN Range To
Jetta A5 New Beetle, New Beetle Convertible	2005 – 2007 2006	2.5 L BGP, BGQ, BPR, BPS	All	All	All

 

Condition

17 07 04 Mar. 2, 2007 2010384 supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 17 number 05-06 dated Oct. 18, 2005 due to inclusion in ElsaWeb and additional models.

Cap, Oil Filler, Comes Apart When Removing Engine Cover

 

Technical Background

Oil filler cap separates when engine cover is improperly removed.

See Repair Group 24 – Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI), Engine cover with air filter, removing and installing.

Note: 

Oil filler cap can be repaired. Do not replace oil filler cap!

 

Production Solution

N / A

 

Service

If oil filler cap has separated:

 

Tip:

Make sure that the symbol on oil filler cap is facing in the correct direction.

 

• Locate the upper cap portion index mark.

 

• Position the lower cap so that the molded parallel lines (black arrows) align with the handle of the top portion, and the top piece index mark rests between the parallel lines.

 

• Align the upper portion of the cap over the lower portion and press firmly together.

 Tip:

The oil filler cap will not be damaged during this action and will operate as designed.

 

Warranty

N / A information only

 

Required Parts and Tools

No special tools required

No special parts required