Draining and filling fuel tank (Cooper)

Recycling

Fuel leakages when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting vessel ready.

Catch and dispose of leakage fuel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

IMPORTANT:

Make sure the workbay is adequately ventilated.
Connect the exhaust extraction unit to the exhaust tailpipe.
Carefully withdraw suction hose so as not to damage return check valve.
The electric fuel pump must not operate without fuel!
On conclusion of repair work and before starting the engine for the first time, the fuel tank must be filled via the fuel filler pipe with at least 5 liters of fuel.

Suction fuel:

NOTE: The gas can be drawn off via the fuel filler pipe and a small amount left.
The remaining gas can be drawn off after the removal of the DELIVERY UNIT .

Feed suction hose (1) of extractor unit (refer to: BMW Workshop Equipment & Planning documentation) into fuel filler pipe. In so doing, turn hose slightly if necessary.

Insertion length: 110 cm

Draw off fuel with suction extractor unit as far as possible.

Observe the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster during suction process.

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Suction residual fuel quantity:

Suction residual fuel amount is not included in the time value of this operation.

IMPORTANT: Ensure passenger compartment is adequately ventilated.
Catch dripping fuel in a suitable container.

Remove DELIVERY UNIT .

Draw off fuel residual amount through the installation openings.

Fuel filling:

Slide suction hose (1) of extractor unit approx. 40 cm into fuel filler pipe. In so doing, turn hose slightly if necessary.

Fill fuel from suction extractor unit.

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