Draining Fuel - USA Variant

→ Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.

→ Use suction to remove ignitable vapors.

→ Attach warning sign in a clearly visible position.

Information 

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. 

1. Drain fuel, fuel level sensor installed: 
   1. 1.1. Release and pull off fuel line -1-  and cable plug -3-  . Soak up emerging fuel with a cloth.
      Fig 1: Removing Flange For Fuel Level Sensor

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   2. 1.2. Attach Porsche adapter -1-  to the adapter. Twist top and bottom part of adapter in opposite directions until it is tight.
      Fig 2: Attaching 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 -2-  to the Porsche adapter -1-  .
      Fig 4: Connecting Suction Hose

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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.
2. 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.

      → Connecting piece 

      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.