Drawing off after fault in suction jet pump:
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Draw off right half of tank completely through filler pipe.
Remove sensor for fuel gauge (left). Refer to 16 12 001 Removing and installing / replacing fuel gauge sensor (left) .
Insert extraction hose through sensor opening in tank, fuel (also residual quantity) can be drawn off.