Fuel tank, draining

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Fig 1: Fuel Siphoning Unit VAS 5190

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VAS 5190 fuel siphoning device

Requirement

Ignition switched off.

Work procedure

Observe safety precautions. Refer to Safety precautions when working on fuel supply system .

Observe rules for cleanliness. Refer to Rules of cleanliness .

First determine whether a coded radio is installed. In this case, determine the anti-theft coding.
Switch ignition off and disconnect Battery Ground (GND) strap.
Open fuel filler flap.
Remove fuel filler cap from fuel filler tube.

Fig 2: Fuel Siphoning Unit VAS 5190 Suction Hose In Fuel Filler Neck

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Push suction hose -arrow- of VAS5190 fuel extraction device

approx. 100 to 120 cm

into fuel filler tube and extract fuel.

NOTE: When no more fuel is being siphoned, fuel tank is emptied just enough to open sensor flange safely.