Fuel Tank, Draining, Not For USA Vehicles: Notes

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Emptying a fuel tank more than 3/4 full. Refer to A - EMPTYING A FUEL TANK MORE THAN 3/4 FULL .

Emptying a fuel tank less than 3/4 filled. Refer to B - EMPTYING A FUEL TANK LESS THAN 3/4 FILLED .

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Elbow Assembly Tool T10118

Fig 1: Assembly Tool T10118
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Wrench - Fuel Sending Unit T10202

Fig 2: Wrench For Tank Sensor T10202
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Fuel Extracting Device VAS5190A

Fig 3: Fuel Extracting Device VAS5190A
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Fuel Extraction - Adapter 1 VAS5190 /1 from Fuel Extraction - Adapter Set VAS5190 /10

Fig 4: Adapter Set For Fuel Extraction VAS 5190/10
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Procedure

-- Follow all safety precautions, refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Follow the rules for clean working conditions, refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Move the passenger seat all the way forward if necessary.

Fig 5: Identifying Battery Ground (GND)

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

Observe the steps for disconnecting the battery.

-- Disconnecting the battery -arrow-, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

WARNING:

Risk of explosion due to electrostatic charge.

Secure the Fuel Extraction Unit VAS5190A ground wire to a bare area of the chassis.