Tub Removal, Volkswagen Amarok (2012-2022)

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Tub Removal, Volkswagen Amarok (2012-2022)

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3 people must be present during the removal - 1 on the forklift and 2 on the ground The rubber protection pad must be used

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<p>Dual cab Amarok</p>

Dual cab Amarok

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Open Fuel filler door, remove cap

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Remove fuel cap from tub. It can be popped off with pliars

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Remove wheel arch, passenger side only

T25 Torx bit 10mm socket

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Remove plastic wheel arch lining

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T20 Torx bit to remove screw, the Remove fuel housing

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Remove 2x time lug nuts with a 10mm socket with extension

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Pull fuel filler from from tub

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To the back of passenger side wheel arch, Disconnect 2 x plugs.

They are for the fuel filler latch control and 12v auxiliary

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<p>Cut zip tie holding the harness to tub</p>

Cut zip tie holding the harness to tub

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<p>Taillights and wiring</p>

Taillights and wiring

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Open tailgate

Using T25 Torx bit remove 2x bolts

Repeat for opposing side

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Give a tap in outward direction, will pop light out of its clips

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Unplug taillight

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<p>Remove zip tie holding wires to tub and repeat on the opposite side</p>

Remove zip tie holding wires to tub and repeat on the opposite side

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<p>Cut zip ties that hold wires to the tub</p>

Cut zip ties that hold wires to the tub

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Disconnect reversing sensors harness, passenger side

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<p>Disconnect two camera plugs</p>

Disconnect two camera plugs

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Remove lug nut with a 10mm socket

Passenger side rear, underside of tub

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<p>Cut all zip ties holding wires to tub</p>

Cut all zip ties holding wires to tub

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<p>Rear step</p>

Rear step

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With a T30 Torx bit (with extension) remove 4 bolts

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<p>Remove license plate</p>

Remove license plate

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Remove the nut with a 21mm socket leave the bolt in (breaker bar required)

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<p>Spare is very close to use power tools! On the passenger side</p>
<p>Remove bolt 18mm ring spanner</p>

Spare is very close to use power tools! On the passenger side

Remove bolt 18mm ring spanner

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Two person job very heavy remove bolts then remove the step

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<p>18mm socket Remove Rear chassis mounts</p>

18mm socket Remove Rear chassis mounts

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<p>Middle mounts
18mm socket with extension</p>

Middle mounts 18mm socket with extension

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<p>Front Mounts
18mm socket with extension</p>

Front Mounts 18mm socket with extension

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Remove and unplug license plate lights (there are 2)

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Remove reversing camera. Pry it off.

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<p>IMPORTANT</p>
<p>Put rubber inbetween tub and cab on both sides to protect from scratches</p>
<p>If you don’t, tub WILL scratch back of cabin when removing</p>

IMPORTANT

Put rubber inbetween tub and cab on both sides to protect from scratches

If you don’t, tub WILL scratch back of cabin when removing

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<p>Use a suitable lifting method</p>
<p>Lift up tub approx 50mm enough so you can access the fuel line</p>

Use a suitable lifting method

Lift up tub approx 50mm enough so you can access the fuel line

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From passenger side, Remove fuel line from tub And ensure that all wires are not connected to the tub

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<p>Lift tub the rest of the way ensuring you do not hit the cab or wheels will need 2 people each side and one on forklift (3 people in total)</p>

Lift tub the rest of the way ensuring you do not hit the cab or wheels will need 2 people each side and one on forklift (3 people in total)

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<p>Done</p>

Done