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Emptying The Fuel Tank: Notes

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WARNING: Risk of fire from escaping fuel.
  • Danger of fatal injury and damage to property.

→ Observe basic safety instruction when working on the fuel system, → 2001AW BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN WORKING ON THE FUEL SYSTEM .

→ Secure working area.

Information 

Refer to the operating instructions for information on using the fuel transfer unit.

Using the fuel transfer unit WE 1262 

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Transfer Unit (WE 1262)
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Item Designation Source Explanation
A Fuel transfer unit WE WE1262  Workshop Equipment Manual, Chapter 3.2.2 This unit has been tested and approved by PORSCHE.
B Fuel nozzle (special accessory) Workshop Equipment Manual, Chapter 3.2.2 For refuelling vehicles. The fuel nozzle switches off automatically as soon as the fuel tank is full.
C Porsche adapter Workshop Equipment Manual, Chapter 3.2.2 This adapter fits 8-mm to 10- mm fuel lines; Order No. 400 110
E Connecting piece between Porsche adapter and suction line Workshop Equipment Manual, Chapter 3.2.2 This is screwed onto the suction line -E-  and connected to the Porsche adapter.
E Suction line with venting device Workshop Equipment Manual, Chapter 3.2.2 Attach venting device (rubber taper with transparent hose) to the fuel filler neck. Minimizes emerging fuel vapors.