GTI fuel cap strap replacement Volkswagen / Audi fuel cap tether replacement

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video we replace the fuel cap strap or fuel cap tether of a Volkswagen GTI 2015. I believe this video can apply to many Volkswagen and Audi models.
Ebay link for buying the strap:
ebay.us/XD4nTv

Пікірлер: 35

@user-vy5bl6cd2m 7 ай бұрын

Like the others commenting here, I didn't know that you could just replace the strap by poking out the two pins. $8 instead of $35 fix. So simple, and of course there's a KZfaq video on how to fix it. Thank You!

@handyneasy 7 ай бұрын

Hi David! I’m glad it was useful to you!

@rageraylv 8 күн бұрын

Thank you! This helped a lot. Such an easy job. Works the same on VW Passat B5,5

@handyneasy 8 күн бұрын

Glad to hear it was useful to you!

@dlime1811 Жыл бұрын

thx for this video!! when I try to uninstall this and I couldn't. But, I saw this it's completely perfect!!

@handyneasy Жыл бұрын

I am glad to hear that it was useful tu you. Thanks D Lime!

@kevinwonnacott7640 Жыл бұрын

Great mine busted today ,very explanatory thank you just orders on eBay £4

@lesleyelalami2562 Жыл бұрын

VW Polo Mk 4..... my strap snapped so thanks for this. I didn't know about the two little pins holding the strap to the cap. The cap actually can be placed on the open fuel door..... chap at the garage showed me how to do this when he filled up for me.... but I will replace the strap. Belt and braces!!! xxx

@handyneasy Жыл бұрын

I am glad it helped you!

@AndyAitken 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video, mine had broke and I’d bought the strap. Nice easy fix.

@handyneasy 5 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was useful to you Andy!

@AndyAitken 5 ай бұрын

@@handyneasy it certainly was, thanks.

@AvinashRathod Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot , I wanted to do this DIY myself as my strap is broken. I even removed the ring from the fuel cap , but I had no idea that the two circles that I saw on the plastic were actually retainers that can be taken out. I am not able to fine such a strap anywhere , I guess I will have to make the strap out of something.

@handyneasy Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that it was useful to you! Have you tried eBay or another online retailer? I left a link in my description. You can buy a Chinese replacement, they ship almost to anywhere in the world.

@jagertheking428 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video saved me 30$

@handyneasy 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Glad to hear that!

@user-kc1tf7zm3b Жыл бұрын

*$30* The dollar sign always appears before the number.

@daveperryLXXVII 4 ай бұрын

I want to know how to replace the ring

@choijihee8226 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for help!. It works.

@handyneasy 5 ай бұрын

Glad it helped you!

@Kechie2 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@ChrisHaas1 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@JokeR-wc5cr 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@Shulcyo Жыл бұрын

How do you change the ring ?

@handyneasy Жыл бұрын

Hi Shulcyo. That is a good question, I cannot see any straight forward way of doing it without having to break something.

@mr.aleximer Жыл бұрын

How to remove small cylinders? they are even level with the fuel cap ring i am unable to catch them and pull them.out?

@handyneasy Жыл бұрын

Hi Mr. Aleximer! Thank you for watching the video. Just scroll to second 40 and I explain how you can do it. Just find a tool small enough, so that you can push the plastic cylinder out. I used a mini flathead screwdriver; you just have to apply force to the cylinder and push it out. Hope this helps!

@mr.aleximer Жыл бұрын

@@handyneasy My cap is different and i can see only one side of them cylinders so i need to pull them instead of push them to the other exit... it is Lancia( Fiat) but the mechanism is same except i must pull them out somehow...

@handyneasy Жыл бұрын

@@mr.aleximerthat’s interesting, it seems it is built so that it is more difficult to repair so you have to buy the entire piece. What I can think of is to hit it with a nail from the covered side, but you would risk breaking it. Probably if you do it carefully…

@mr.aleximer Жыл бұрын

@@handyneasy I will try, thank you :)

@user-kc1tf7zm3b Жыл бұрын

@@handyneasy The ‘cylinders’ are just fastening pins, or just pins.