Drawing off fuel

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Start engine and allow to run.

NOTE: The electric fuel pump runs.
In this way, the fuel is repumped through the suction jet pump from the left to the right side of the fuel tank.
Fuel can be drawn out of left and right sides of tank through filler neck, leaving only a small residue. The residual quantity is drawn off through the service opening (on right/left).

Insert special tool 16 1 080 into filler neck.

Special tool 16 1 080 has two different diameters for gasoline and diesel vehicles!

Slide extraction hose of extractor unit, refer to BMW Service Workshop Equipment and Planning Documentation, through special tool 16 1 080 into the fuel filler pipe, turning in the process if necessary.

Insertion length approx. 120 cm.

IMPORTANT: Comply with the following instruction if the extraction hose can only be inserted approx. 100 cm before meeting resistance.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (16 1 080)

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Draw off fuel as much as possible with extractor unit, refer to BMW Service Workshop Equipment and Planning Documentation.

Follow drawing off of fuel on fuel gauge in instrument cluster.

NOTE: If the extraction hose meets resistance at an insertion length of approx. 100 cm, a second person must press gently against the rubber hose of the filler pipe.
Only for US cars with N51 engines (metal filler pipe)!
The extraction hose is correctly positioned in the tank at an insertion length of approx. 120 cm.

IMPORTANT: Watch out for escaping fuel when withdrawing the extraction hose from the filler pipe.

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Hose Of Filler Pipe

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