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With A Faulty Fuel Pump

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NOTE:

Vehicles with engine codes BGQ and CBUA have a bayonet connection. The MY 11 Jetta with engine code CBTA has a 90° connection. These vehicles require a special adapter.

If the adapter is not available, the threaded part of the fuel siphoning unit must be held in place.

The fuel tank has a check valve installed. Be careful not to damage this check valve while extracting fuel.

CAUTION:

Secure the fuel extracting device VAS 5190 ground wire to a bare area on the chassis.

-- Remove the cone piece -2- from the shaft piece -1- of the fuel extracting device VAS 5190.

Fig 1: Fuel Siphoning Device VAS 5190
GWWA20-0703Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Using insulating tape, apply a mark -arrow- on the suction hose at length of 1500 mm -a- from the end of the hose.

-- Remove the fuel cap from the fuel filler tube.

-- Install the shaft piece -1- on the fuel extracting device VAS 5190 into the fuel tank filler tube.

Fig 2: Identifying Installation Of Shaft Piece Of Fuel Siphoning Device VAS 5190 On To Fuel Filler Tube Of Fuel Tank
GWWA20-0698Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Insert the suction hose into the fuel tank until the mark made earlier -arrow- is aligned with the shaft piece and extract the fuel. Refer to the fuel extracting device operating instructions.

NOTE:

The duel tank is drained almost completely.

CAUTION:

Do not use force to pull the suction hose out it if gets stuck on the check valve.

  • In this case, remove the fuel delivery unit and manually hold the check valve open. When doing this, make sure your arm does not come in contact with the fuel.