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

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

[@user-vy5bl6cd2m]

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 RUclips video on how to fix it. Thank You!

[@handyneasy]

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

[@rageraylv]

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

[@handyneasy]

Glad to hear it was useful to you!

[@kevinwonnacott7640]

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

[@lesleyelalami2562]

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]

I am glad it helped you!

[@dlime1811]

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

[@handyneasy]

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

[@AndyAitken]

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

[@handyneasy]

I’m glad it was useful to you Andy!

[@AndyAitken]

@@handyneasy it certainly was, thanks.

[@Kechie2]

Thanks for the tip

[@AvinashRathod]

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]

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]

Thank you for this video saved me 30$

[@handyneasy]

You are welcome! Glad to hear that!

[@user-kc1tf7zm3b]

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

[@daveperryLXXVII]

I want to know how to replace the ring

[@ChrisHaas1]

Thanks!

[@choijihee8226]

Thank you for help!.
It works.

[@handyneasy]

Glad it helped you!

[@JokeR-wc5cr]

Thank you

[@Shulcyo]

How do you change the ring ?

[@handyneasy]

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

[@user-xz6ip5uf7p]

Where did it get that strap only

[@handyneasy]

Hi, I bought in eBay, here’s the link: ebay.us/XD4nTv

[@mr.aleximer]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@handyneasy I will try, thank you :)

[@user-kc1tf7zm3b]

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