16 00 005 Draining and filling fuel tank

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Recycling

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

Catch and dispose of escaping 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 non-return 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.

Drawing off fuel:

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

Feed suction hose (1) of extractor unit 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 evacuation.

Fig 1: Feeding Suction Hose Of Extractor Unit Into Fuel Filler Pipe

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Drawing off residual fuel quantity:

Drawing off 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.

Fig 2: Feeding Suction Hose Of Extractor Unit Into Fuel Filler Pipe

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