Draining Fuel Using Fuel Extractor
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- Disconnect cable plug -1-
on the fuel tank flange.
Cable plug on fuel tank flange
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Watch out for emerging fuel when disconnecting fuel lines. Place a clean cloth on the connection point, then loosen the connection.
- Release the tank vent line at the fuel tank -A-
and pull it off -B-
.
Loosening fuel line
- Disconnect fuel line.
Disconnecting fuel line (shown with lock)
Open the lock -A- .
Release -B- and pull off -C- fuel line.
- Due to fuel vapors, position a suction hose -1-
close to the flange and switch on the suction device.
Suction hose for fuel vapors
1 Suction hose 2 Earth line for fuel extractor - Open flange for fuel tank.
Mark installation position of flange and locking ring.
Insert special tool > 9731/1 - lug wrench-2- into the grooves on the locking ring -1- .
Release locking ring on the flange by turning it anti-clockwise and remove it.
IMPORTANT: High loosening force for locking lugs on the locking ring!Lift off flange at the fuel tank.
Replace seal.
Tool for fuel tank flange
- Extract fuel using the fuel extractor.
Insert suction hose into the fuel tank.
Drain the fuel.
- 6.2.1 Set changeover lever to "Extract fuel/Pump out vehicle".
- 6.2.2 Switch on the pump and extract the required amount of fuel.