With A Defective Fuel Pump

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 2009 Volkswagen GLI, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2008 Volkswagen GLI. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Vehicles with engine code CBFA have a bayonet connection. The MY 12 GLI has a 90° connection. These vehicles require a special adapter.

If the adapter is not available, the threaded part of the fuel extracting 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

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

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

-- Install the shaft piece -1- from the fuel extracting device VAS 5190 into the fuel tank filler neck.

Fig 2: Identifying Installation Of Shaft Piece Of Fuel Siphoning Device VAS 5190 On To Fuel Filler Tube Of Fuel Tank

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-- Push the suction hose into the fuel tank until the mark reaches the shaft piece -arrow- and extract the fuel.

NOTE:

The fuel tank is drained almost completely.

CAUTION:

Do not use force to pull the suction hose 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.