Draining A Fuel Tank More Than 3/4 Full, TFSI Vehicles

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Trim Removal Wedge:3409  or
• Scraper no. 1 from the Scraper Set:VAS6845 
• Fuel Extractor:VAS5190A 
• Adapter:VAS5190/4 

Procedure 

-- Observe the safety instructions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Move the front seats all the way forward into the highest position.

-- Open the fuel filler door.

Fig 1: The Fuel Filler Cap

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-- Remove the fuel filler neck cap -arrow-.

-- Remove the bench seat / right single seats. Refer to BENCH SEAT/SINGLE SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fold the insulation mat over the sealing flange cover to the side.

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-- Unclip the sealing flange cover -1- at the tabs in direction of -arrows- using either the :3409  or the scraper from the :VAS6845  .

Fig 2: Fuel Pump Connectors

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-- Disconnect the fuel line -arrow- from the sealing flange. Disconnect the connector couplings. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .

-- To prevent fuel from escaping, immediately connect the suction hose with the Adapter:VAS5190/4  to the sealing flange supply connection.

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-- Use the Fuel Extractor:VAS5190A  to drain the fuel tank through the sealing flange supply connection.

The Remaining Steps to be Performed will Depend on the Issue.

-- Replace the fuel delivery unit. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT/FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Fuel Level Sensor -G-. Refer to Fuel Level Sensor -G-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .