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

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Trim Removal Wedge:3409  or
  Fig 1: Identifying Trim Removal Wedge

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• Scraper no. 1 from the Scraper Set:VAS 6845 
  Fig 2: Identifying Clip release lever no. 4 from the Scraper Set VAS6845

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• Fuel Extractor:VAS 5190A 
  Fig 3: Fuel Extraction Device VAS5190A

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• Adapter:VAS 5190/4  , not illustrated

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 4: 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 -arrows- using either the Trim Removal Wedge:3409  or the scraper from the Scraper Set Scraper Set:VAS 6845  .

Fig 5: 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:VAS 5190 /4  to the sealing flange supply connection.

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-- Use the Fuel Extractor:VAS 5190A  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 .