Draining Fuel (Emptying The Fuel Tank)

Prepare the transfer unit for draining fuel in accordance with the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer. Fuel transfer unit Tank Primus 100/100S WE 1262 . Make sure to use the rounded end sleeve (prevents scratches).
Connect earth cable to the vehicle. → Earth cable attached to vehicle

Fig 1: Connecting Earth Cable To Vehicle
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Information
- Always be very careful when guiding the suction hose into the tank and make sure not to damage any interior lines and components.
- When guiding the suction hose into the tank, keep turning the suction hose and move it back and forward as required.
- Continue draining the fuel until no more fuel can be reached.
- Guide the suction hose as far as possible into each saddle.
Guide extraction line in through the open flange opening at the left and right and empty both tank saddles (sides of the tank) one after the other. → Pushing in extraction line

Fig 2: Pushing Extraction Line
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1. 3.1. Empty each of the two tank saddles until no more fuel is extracted. → Draining tank
  
  Fig 3: Draining Tank
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Remove the flanges under the rear seats if necessary and drain the remaining fuel from each saddle there.
1. 4.1. Remove rear seat. → REMOVING REAR SEAT
2. 4.2. Remove bodyshell cover. -2 and 3-
  
  Fig 4: Removing Bodyshell Cover
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3. 4.3. Disconnect plug connections on the flanges and remove flanges using wrench T10202 . → Loosening flange ring
  
  Fig 5: Loosening Flange Ring
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