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Misfuel Adapter Removal Process

My zeal to top off like my old Jetta!

Short answer no, after removing the misfuel adapter the remaining inlet diameter is slightly over 1 inches (1.030"). According to some online reports truck diesel nozzles are 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Gasoline nozzles are 13/16 inch and auto diesel is 15/16 inch diameter.

I have a 2002 Jetta TDI with over 200K miles and have always filled to the brim after a guy showed me the vent release trick at 10K miles. This gets me 2.5 gallons more more fuel @ 40 MPG = an extra 100 miles before pump time. Never a problem. So the paint gets worn and my windshield...

How-To Remove/Install the Misfuel Adapter 2013 Jetta I know this is a Passat thread but the following procedure for the Jetta might work for the Passat. Read on... I have a 2002 Jetta TDI with over 200K miles and have always filled to the brim after a guy showed me the vent release trick...

Filler neck after removal of the misfuel adapter. Note the slots at 10 and 4 o'clock. This is where the latch release tool is inserted to push retaining barbs while pulling on assembly with extraction hook.

Tool used to release latches on misfuel adaptor. Part of a lock pick set.

Misfuel adapter after removal - top view

Misfuel adapter after removal - rear view

Misfuel adapter after removal - iso view

Misfuel adapter after removal - front view

Extraction point of misfuel adapter.

Homemade extractor tool for removing misfuel adaptor.