Work Procedure

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-- Observe safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Observe rules for cleanliness. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

CAUTION:

Risk Of Destroying Electrical Components When Battery Is Disconnected. Observe Proper Measures When Disconnecting Battery.

-- Disconnect battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

WARNING:

Risk Of Explosion Due To Electrostatic Charge.

Secure Fuel Extractor VAS 5190 Ground Wire To An Empty Place On The Body.

-- Remove Cone Piece -2- From Shaft Piece -1- On Fuel Extracting Unit:VAS 5190 .

Fig 1: Disconnecting Tapered Adapter From Shaft End Of VAS 5190

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-- Attach Insulating Tape -Arrow- To Hose At A Distance -A- = 1, 300 mm From End Of Suction Hose.

-- Remove Cover From Fuel Filler Tube.

-- Install Shaft Piece -1- For Fuel Extracting Unit:VAS 5190 On Fuel Filler Tube.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Siphoning Device VAS 5190 Installed Onto Fuel Filler Tube Of Fuel Tank

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-- Slide Suction Hose Into Fuel Tank Far Enough So Mark Applied Earlier -Arrow- Is Aligned With Shaft Piece.

-- Empty Fuel Tank Through Fuel Filler Tube.

-- Remove Extracting Hose Carefully.

NOTE:

Proceed The Same Way If The Extracting Unit Available Does Not Have A Shaft Piece.

In This Case, Apply A Mark -Arrow- Using Insulating Tape On Hose At Length -A- = 1, 235 mm From End Of Suction Hose -1-. The Suction Hose Is Inserted Correctly When The Marking Applied Earlier Is Opposite The Fuel Filler Tube Lip.

Fig 3: Identifying Suction Hose Placed Far Into Fuel Tank Until Mark Applied Earlier Meets Fuel Filler Tube

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Coat Hose With A Thin Layer Of Engine Oil If It Is Difficult To Insert. Never Use Lubricants Containing Silicon.