WM 200317 Draining And Filling Fuel (Except Turbo Coupe, Turbo S Coupe, Turbo CABRIO & Turbo S CABRIO): Information

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Information

Fuel can be removed directly through the fuel filler neck on older vehicles or vehicles from other manufacturers by removing the connecting piece.

Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Piece
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Fig 2: Overview Of Fuel Transfer System

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Compressed air connection (connection for unlubricated/oil-free compressed air)
110 liter fuel tank (exchangeable tank, the scale on the side starts at 10 liters. All other markings are shown in 5-liter steps)
Changeover lever (draining/refuelling vehicle)
Operating pressure display (Displays the operating pressure of the pump. The value cannot be more than 6.5 bar)
Connecting and disconnecting switch for pump

Prepare fuel transfer unit for draining fuel.
1. 1.1. Connect the fuel hose -1- to the changeover tank.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Transfer System
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2. 1.2. Connect the venting device (transparent hose) to the changeover tank.
3. 1.3. Attach the pneumatic stop switch -3- to the tank and tighten the two knurled nuts.
4. 1.4. Then connect the suction hose at the connection -1- .
5. 1.5. Connect the venting device -2- .
Connect the earth cable.
1. 2.1. The earth cable must be connected to the vehicle while working with the unit. Use an unpainted metal part (e.g. the catch bar) for this -arrow- .
  
  Fig 4: Connecting Earth Cable
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