Fuel Tank, Draining, TFSI Vehicles

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Fuel Extractor:VAS5190A

Fig 1: Fuel Extraction Device VAS5190A
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Adapter:VAS5190/4 , not illustrated
A7 Sportback: emergency refueling funnel from the vehicle tool kit

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.

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Attach the Fuel Extraction - Adapter 2: VAS5190/4 -2- to the suction hose -1- on the Fuel Extractor :VAS5190A .

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-- Open the fuel filler door.

-- A6: remove the fuel filler neck cap -arrow-.

Fig 2: The Fuel Filler Cap

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-- A7 Sportback: insert the emergency refueling funnel -1- from the vehicle tool kit all the way into the filler neck in direction of -arrow-.

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-- Remove the bench seat. Refer to REAR BENCH SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fold the insulation mat over the sealing flange cover to the side. Separate it at the perforations if necessary to do so.

Fig 3: Sealing Flange Cover

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the sealing flange cover -1-.

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

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of the fuel tank exploding due to electrostatic discharge.

Severe injuries and burns are possible.

- Attach the fuel siphoning device ground cable to a bare area on the body.

-- Connect the suction hose with the Fuel Extraction - Adapter 2:VAS5190/4 to the connection on the sealing flange.

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-- Extract the fuel using the Fuel Extractor Unit:VAS5190A .

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

-- Remove 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 .