Fuel tank, draining

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Extraction Unit VAS 5190

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Work procedure

Observe rules for cleanliness → Rules for cleanliness .

CAUTION:

Fig 2: Pushing Cover Over Battery Toward Right And Removing It Upward

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Push cover over battery toward right - arrow 1 - and remove it upward - arrow 2 -.

Fig 3: Locating Battery Ground Strap

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CAUTION: Secure Ground (GND) wire of fuel extraction unit VAS 5190 to a bare area of the chassis.

Fig 4: Pulling Cone Piece From Shaft Piece Of Fuel Siphoning Device VAS 5190

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Pull cone piece - 2 - from shaft end - 1 - of fuel extraction unit VAS 5190.
Using insulating tape, apply a mark - arrow - on hose at length - a - = 1,465 mm from end of suction hose.

Fig 5: Installing Fuel Siphoning Device VAS 5190 Onto Fuel Filler Tube Of Fuel Tank

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Remove fuel filler cap from fuel filler tube.
Screw shaft piece - 1 - of fuel extraction unit VAS 5190 on to fuel filler tube of fuel tank.
Push suction hose as far into fuel tank until the mark applied earlier - arrow - is positioned on shaft end.

NOTE:

If using a siphoning device without shaft end, proceed basically in the same manner.

Fig 6: Sliding Suction Hose As Far Into Fuel Tank Until Mark Applied Earlier Meets Fuel Filler Tube

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In this case, apply a mark - arrow - using insulating tape on hose at length - a - = 1,400 mm from end of suction hose. The suction hose is inserted correctly when the marking applied earlier stands opposite the lip of fuel filler tube.
If the hose can only be inserted with difficulty, coat it thinly with engine oil. Never use lubricants containing silicon.

Drain fuel tank through fuel filler tube.
Carefully pull out suction hose.
Connect battery. Observe safety precautions after connecting battery →
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