When The Tank Is Less Than 3/4 Full

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-- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Delivery Unit Cover

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-- Remove the cover -1- for the fuel delivery unit. The arrow -2- points in the direction of travel.

CAUTION:

The fuel supply line is under pressure! Wear protective goggles and protective clothing to prevent injuries and contact with skin.
Before loosening the connection, place a cloth around the connection point. Then, release pressure by carefully disconnecting the connection.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-, the black supply line -2- and the blue return line -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying 4-Pin Connector, Black Supply Line And Blue Return Line From Fuel Delivery Unit

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NOTE:

Press in the securing ring to disengage the fuel lines.

-- Seal the lines so that the fuel system is not contaminated by dirt, etc.

-- Remove the lock ring using wrench T10202.

Fig 3: Identifying Wrench T10202 In Locking Ring

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-- Lift the fuel delivery unit flange.

-- Insert the suction hose from the fuel extracting device VAS 5190 as far as possible into the fuel tank and extract the fuel.

If the fuel tank only needed to be emptied, reinstall the fuel delivery unit. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT .