Draining Fuel

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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.

Information

If the fuel-level indicator in the instrument cluster is above the half-full line, it is absolutely essential to drain the fuel from the fuel tank. If not, the fuel does not need to be drained.

Drain the fuel, fuel level sender and fuel pump installed:
1. 1.1. Disconnect connecting piece from suction hose.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Connecting Piece From Suction Hose
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. 1.2. Insert the section hose first into the left half of the fuel tank and then into the right half of the fuel tank in order to drain fuel.
3. 1.3. Drain the fuel.
  1. 1.3.1. Set changeover lever to "Drain".
  2. 1.3.2. Switch on the transfer unit and drain the required amount of fuel.