Drawing off residual fuel quantity
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Drawing off residual fuel amount is not included in the time value of this operation.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure car interior is adequately ventilated.
Catch dripping fuel in a suitable container.
Remove left sensor unit . See 1612001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FUEL GAUGE SENSOR (GASOLINE, LEFT) or 1614016 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FUEL FILTER WITH PRESSURE REGULATOR .
Remove right sensor unit . See 1612000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FUEL GAUGE SENSOR (GASOLINE, RIGHT) or 1614010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FUEL PUMP (GASOLINE) .
Draw off residual fuel quantity through service openings.
Catch dripping fuel in a suitable container.
Remove left sensor unit . See 1612001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FUEL GAUGE SENSOR (GASOLINE, LEFT) or 1614016 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FUEL FILTER WITH PRESSURE REGULATOR .
Remove right sensor unit . See 1612000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FUEL GAUGE SENSOR (GASOLINE, RIGHT) or 1614010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FUEL PUMP (GASOLINE) .
Draw off residual fuel quantity through service openings.
NOTE:
Only for US cars with N51 engines!