Necessary preliminary tasks

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Fill level must be ≤ 28 l
- If necessary, DRAW OFF F FROM FUEL TANK
Pour two to three liters of fuel into left tank chamber via the flange opening
Connect diagnosis system
- Path:
  - Brief test KOMBI Instrument cluster
  - Diagnosis connector unit functions
  - Diagnosis requests
  - Tank sensor 1 tank sensor 2

NOTE: Tank sensor 1 = right tank sensor
Tank sensor 2 = left tank sensor

Start engine.

Compare display for left and right tank chambers.

Repumping function OK

If fill level of tank sensor 2 (left chamber) is falling (approx. one liter per minute).

Repumping function not OK

If fill level of tank sensor 2 (left chamber) is stable or rising.