Draining Fuel - RoW Variant

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WARNING: Highly inflammable or explosive materials

Danger of fire or explosion

→ Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.

→ Use suction to remove ignitable vapors.

→ Attach warning sign in a clearly visible position.

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Fuel can be drained using the following methods:

> At the installed fuel level sensor via the adapter.

> Directly from the tank with the fuel level sensor removed.

Drain fuel, fuel level sensor installed:
1. 1.1. Release and pull off the fuel line -1- . Soak up emerging fuel with a cloth.
  
  Fig 1: Releasing Fuel Line
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2. 1.2. Attach Porsche adapter to the adapter. Twist top and bottom part of adapter in opposite directions -arrows- until it is tight.
  
  Fig 2: Fitting Adapter
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3. 1.3. Screw the connecting piece into the suction hose and tighten it hand-tight.
  → Connecting piece
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Connecting Piece
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4. 1.4. Connect suction hose at the fuel level sensor.
  → Connecting piece to adapter
  
  Fig 4: Connecting Piece To Adapter
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5. 1.5. Drain the fuel.
  1. 1.5.1. Set changeover lever to "Drain".
  2. 1.5.2. Switch on the transfer unit and drain the required amount of fuel.
Drain fuel, fuel level sensor removed:
1. 2.1. Remove fuel level sensor.
  → 201519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR - section on "Removing".
2. 2.2. Disconnect connecting piece from suction hose.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Connecting Piece
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3. 2.3. Insert suction hose into tank in order to drain fuel.
4. 2.4. Drain the fuel.
  1. 2.4.1. Set changeover lever to "Drain".
  2. 2.4.2. Switch on the transfer unit and drain the required amount of fuel.
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- When the work is complete, check that all aids and foreign objects (e.g. cloths, tools) are removed from the engine compartment.
Make sure there are no tools, foreign objects or aids left in the work area.